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Bastianini: Braking a key battleground among Ducati riders
In the recent Motegi round, the reigning champion showed improvement in his braking skills but couldn’t stop Jorge Martin from achieving a double victory. With only three points separating them, the MotoGP championship has become a six-round shootout. Braking could once again be the deciding factor between Bagnaia and Martin. According to Bastianini, all eight Ducati riders have noticeable differences in their braking styles. Marco Bezzecchi also emphasized the importance of braking for his success. Bastianini mentioned that the GP23 bike is more reactive and unstable during braking, which is a change from his experience with the ’21 bike. As braking zones become more competitive, front locking becomes a concern for riders.
Source: Crash
