Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Freddie Spencer Reveals Cornering Secret That Changed MotoGP
Legendary MotoGP rider Freddie Spencer reveals the secret behind his cornering technique that changed motorcycle racing.
He thinks India has talented riders but needs more opportunities.
Spencer also thinks MotoGP should return to India and reduce electronics to make the sport more challenging for top riders.
Freddie Spencer, three-time MotoGP champion, shares his revolutionary cornering technique
He turned the bike before the tires were ready, allowing him to pick up the throttle sooner than other riders
Only a handful of riders, including Marc Marquez, have mastered this technique
Spencer praises India's racing talent but laments lack of opportunities
He believes MotoGP should return to India and reduce electronics to favor top riders
- Who
- Freddie Spencer, three-time MotoGP champion
- What
- Revealed his revolutionary cornering technique and shared his thoughts on Indian racing and MotoGP
- When
- During the 28th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship in India
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reflect on his career, discuss Indian racing, and share his thoughts on MotoGP
More electronics in MotoGP
Less electronics in MotoGP
Equal opportunity
More electronics in MotoGP
Electronics help less skilled riders perform better
Less electronics in MotoGP
Electronics take away the advantage of top riders
- Age when he won his first premier-class title
- 21 years old
- Year he won both 250cc and 500cc World Championships
- 1985
- Number of MotoGP titles won
- 3
- Indian racing event he was involved in
- JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship
- MotoGP's return to India
- Hoped for and considered important for local interest