Francesco Bagnaia has fired back at critics who claim MotoGP riders can't influence safety decisions, calling the notion "utter nonsense" after revealing that only three riders showed up to last week's Safety Commission meeting in Le Mans.

The Ducati star's comments came after a tense Friday practice session in Barcelona, where his former title rival Jorge Martin suffered a concussion following a heavy crash at Turn 12. The incident has reignited the debate over rider safety and track conditions, with many calling for a larger run-off area at the fast right-hander.

"This track has been like this for at least six years. I think it's the most beautiful track there is, but it's completely ruined by the grip," Bagnaia said, frustration evident in his voice. "It's a disaster. There's no grip, you can't do anything. When you try to push as hard as you'd like, you crash."

Bagnaia emphasized that Martin's crash wasn't caused by reckless riding. "He went in, maybe took a slightly wider line, lost it, and crashed hard into the air fence. Now we have the Safety Commission meeting in five minutes. Maybe by talking about it, we can put even more pressure on them."

The Safety Commission, which meets every Friday before each grand prix weekend, is supposed to be the riders' primary forum for voicing concerns. But attendance has dwindled dramatically. Bagnaia, along with Pramac's Jack Miller and Honda's Luca Marini, are now the only regular attendees.

Some riders, like Tech3's Enea Bastianini, have stopped coming altogether, citing frustration with the lack of progress on key issues. But Bagnaia insists that staying away only makes things worse. "It's utter nonsense to think riders can't influence decisions by taking part. The problem isn't so much with the Safety Commission – it's more about who owns the circuit. They're the ones who decide what to do, so that's complicated. But if we don't show up, we have no voice at all."

With Barcelona's notoriously low-grip surface and unusually cold temperatures making conditions even more treacherous this weekend, Bagnaia's call for stronger rider participation couldn't be more timely. For fans and riders alike, the message is clear: change starts with showing up.