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As 2024 MotoGP launch season gets into full swing, The Race MotoGP Podcast joins Simon Patterson on his Italian road trip from Gresini to VR46 via a four-day Ducati extravaganza.
The Race MotoGP Podcast joins Simon Patterson on his road trip in Italy, where he attends various MotoGP events and keeps his colleagues updated. He witnesses Marc Marquez’s debut in Ducati colors and attends a Ducati team launch, where an important aero change is revealed. Despite its previous dominance, Ducati is facing potential vulnerability in aero development. The dynamics of Valentino Rossi’s new team and the performance of the 2023-spec Ducatis compared to the factory-spec ones are also discussed. Additionally, the podcast explores the significance of off-the-record elements in major launch events and Ducati’s attempt to extend its dominance from MotoGP and World Superbike to motocross.
