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Bastianini: 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike “better from the start” in Valencia test
The first official test of the 2024 MotoGP season took place in Valencia, just two days after the conclusion of the 2023 season. Ducati’s factory riders, Bastianini and Bagnaia, had their first experience with the 2024 bikes in this test, as they had missed the previous test due to injuries. Bastianini mentioned that the 2024 bike is better in most areas, including engine braking, but corner-entry still needs improvement. He also expressed satisfaction with the new bike’s engine and power delivery but mentioned wanting to try something different for better engine braking. Bagnaia praised the progress made with the 2024 bike but highlighted the need to improve power delivery. He preferred a more connected and powerful bike, as the 2023 bike was too smooth in this area. Last season, Bagnaia had reverted to a hybrid engine due to the aggressive nature of the full 2022-spec.
