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An unusual device was fitted under Nicolo Bulega’s factory Ducati at the Valencia MotoGP tets.
At the recent Valencia MotoGP test, all five factories introduced various new parts and developments, with the most eye-catching being the dramatically camouflaged new fairings, including those with zebra stripes on the Aprilia bikes. One intriguing addition was a sensor spotted under the factory Ducati of Nicolo Bulega, potentially used during a private Jerez test as well. The purpose of this mysterious sensor, featuring two metal prongs inside, remains largely unknown, with speculation suggesting it could be measuring changes in air speed/pressure to analyze the impact of ride-height device activation. Ducati, like the other teams, continued to make advancements in their ride-height systems and engine tweaks, with particular focus on addressing handling issues faced by riders such as Francesco Bagnaia during the 2025 season. Despite the developments seen on Bulega’s Ducati, it was noted that other Ducati riders, including Bagnaia, did not have a similar under-bike device during the Valencia MotoGP test.
