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Casey Stoner gives his take on the struggles of Honda and Yamaha in MotoGP.
Casey Stoner believes that Japanese factories in MotoGP fell behind European manufacturers due to a lack of commitment to aerodynamics in 2017.
Ducati made significant advancements in aerodynamics in 2015, further developing them in 2016.
New regulations were introduced in 2017 aimed at containing winglets within the fairing for safety, but interpretations differed between European and Japanese manufacturers.
Stoner suggests that this hesitation from Japanese manufacturers to invest in aerodynamics has hindered their competitiveness in MotoGP.
He acknowledges Honda’s recent improvements and spent time in the Honda HRC garage at Misano, providing advice and showing appreciation for his time with the team.
