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Ducati has revealed what caused Marc Marquez’s rear tyre failure in the Thai MotoGP
Ducati MotoGP team boss Davide Tardozzi stated that Marc Marquez’s tyre failure in the Thai Grand Prix was due to the wheel rim “exploding” on a kerb during the race.
Marquez had a challenging start to the season at Buriram, fighting back to fourth place before retiring with an apparent puncture on lap 21.
The puncture resulted from a kerb strike at Turn 4, causing damage to the wheel rim, according to Ducati.
Michelin boss Piero Taramasso mentioned that rim damage was a recurring issue at Buriram, attributed to the heat and aggressive nature of the kerbs.
Despite Ducati’s strong pre-season testing, the team struggled at the Thai Grand Prix, with Fabio Di Giannantonio as their leading rider finishing over 15 seconds behind the race winner.
