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“Others are improving, and we are stuck – or even getting worse” – Ducati’s shock Silverstone defeat might not have been a one-off
Ducati’s 22-grand prix MotoGP win streak ended at Le Mans, which might seem like an anomaly due to weather, but the British Grand Prix outcome felt more significant.
Last year at Silverstone, Ducati had a dominant 1-2-3-4-5 finish, and repeated their success in the sprint this year. However, they missed the podium on Sunday due to a Fabio Quartararo ride height device failure.
This rare occurrence at Silverstone in 2021 raises questions about Ducati’s streak of consecutive podium finishes in sprints and GPs, now at 119 races. Is the tide turning for them?
To find out, we need to examine the factors behind Ducati’s “mini-implosion” on Sunday, including the impact of the restart and front tyre allocation.
The race dynamics changed after the red flag restart, affecting Ducati’s performance, as seen in Pecco Bagnaia’s struggles with traction and pace.
Front tyre allocation also played a crucial role, with cold weather at Silverstone causing graining issues, particularly on Marc Marquez’s side, underlining the challenges faced by Ducati in adapting to changing conditions.
