Grand Prix motorcycle racing pits the world’s best manufacturers, teams, and riders against one another for the ultimate prize. Those high stakes inevitably lead to even higher speeds, and MotoGP organizing body Dorna Sports prioritizes safety as a result.
In recent years, the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) supported those efforts by standardizing helmets under its FIM Racing Homologation Programme (FRHP). Despite the regulations promoting advanced technologies in the name of safety, Mips (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) has remained sidelined—until now. In 2023, Aprilia rider and seasoned MotoGP vet Aleix Espargaro debuts the Mips-equipped Kabuto F17 Racing helmet.