Revolutionizing MotoGP Safety: How Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin Pushed Alpinestars to New Heights

Two MotoGP racers have driven significant advancements in Alpinestars leathers

Alpinestars has disclosed the identities of the two MotoGP riders who prompted the company to innovate their technology.

Alpinstars and Dainese are among the most reliable leather suit brands favored by MotoGP racers.

Some of the racers who choose Alpinestars gear include Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, and Fabio Quartararo.

The creation process for these racing suits is thorough, aiming to ensure maximum comfort and, most importantly, safety.

For many years, motorcyclists relied on knee sliders, but around a decade ago, changes in riding techniques made it necessary to introduce elbow sliders as well.

Chris Hillard, who manages media relations for Alpinestars, mentioned, "In the years 2011 and 2012, riders began to touch their elbows to the ground in certain corners. However, it was Marc Marquez who truly popularized the use of elbow sliders."

"Over the years, we have created an elbow slider that has been incorporated into every category."

"They're all leaning so far that their elbows are touching the ground, and recently, in some cases, Jorge Martin has even started to scrape his shoulder."

This is a field in which we are continually making advancements. To illustrate the durability and flexibility of a leather suit, the 1998 model serves as an excellent example.

The suit can be easily folded and stored. Even when Fabio Quartararo's suit is fully equipped and prepared for a race weekend, it functions exactly the same. The suit includes an airbag and various types of soft and hard protections inside.

A crucial element of contemporary racing suits is the airbag system, which Alpinestars has innovated and refined over the past few years.

One of the innovations that has helped decrease injuries is the introduction of air bags, with Hillard noting, "In 2009, we had a fully operational air bag in MotoGP for the first time."

"In 2018, the FIM observed a significant decrease in injuries, prompting them to require the use of the technology."

"The system is capable of identifying a collision within 14 milliseconds, and if the algorithm determines that a crash is inevitable, it can completely inflate the airbag in 25 milliseconds."

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