Rossi would support F1-style team radio in MotoGP

The outcome of the German GP was effectively determined by pit strategy, as the 'flag-to-flag' rules used in the premier class dictate that, in the event of changing conditions, a rider should come into the pits to switch to a second bike equipped with more suitable tyres.

The only method by which teams can communicate with their riders is by using pit boards, with team radio not in use.

But Rossi believes that introducing some form of radio communication between rider and pit crew would be beneficial, highlighting that his Assen crash could have been avoided using it.

"For sure now if we had communication directly with the box, it can be a lot easier," said Rossi. "Sometimes with the [pit] board it's difficult.

"For example, if you take Assen, if they say to me I already have two seconds of advantage, I have just to slow down, and I can avoid the mistake.

"If it's possible to have the radio, I don't know why we don't have it. Maybe cost, I don't know."

Marquez, Dovizioso disagree

Taking an opposing view to Rossi were Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso, who finished first and third respectively at the Sachsenring.

Marquez in particular said that creating a comprehensive pre-race plan for pit strategy can make up for the limitations of communicating via pit board.

"I cannot imagine [being at] full banking, 200mph and someone speaking [to you]," he said. "[It's not necessary] if you have a good plan before the race.

"We have worked a lot on these situations since 2013, after Australia," he added, referring to when he was disqualified for pitting outside of the mandatory window at Phillip Island.

Dovizioso, meanwhile, could see the upside of having team radio, but said on balance he would prefer to leave things as they are.

"Maybe it can be easier to manage everything, and can also be better for safety," said the Ducati rider. "If we can speak during the race, our decision on strategy is much better.

"But our sport is different to Formula 1, so I think it's better to keep like this."