Mechanics are responsible for preparing the bike for the race and for repairs during the event. This can range from simply replacing the fairing damaged in a fall, to more complicated tasks such as changing a clutch or gearbox.
The mechanics are also in charge of one of the key in-race operations – refuelling. The 24 Heures Motos is won on the track but may also be lost in the pits. Four mechanics at a time can work directly on the machine during a pit stop. Mechanics are specially trained, and each has a specific role to play when the bike comes in:
