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Enea Bastianini posted one of the surprises of the MotoGP season when, having failed to break the top six all year, he romped to victory in the Malaysian MotoGP.
While Bastianini initially struggled with the engine braking on corner entry when he switched from the GP21 to the GP23, he realized that his riding style needed to adapt to the new bike. Despite making modifications and attempting to address the issue, it proved to be a challenge to regain the same corner entry strength as the previous year. The problem seemed to stem from the 2023 engine, which Bastianini felt was slightly different from last year’s model. Additionally, his adaptation to the GP23 was delayed due to injuries he sustained early in the season. After observing data from fellow rider Jorge Martin, Bastianini decided to try using a thumb brake to improve his braking and overall stability on the bike. The change proved to be beneficial, allowing him to have better control and precision in his cornering. Looking ahead, Bastianini is optimistic that the Ducati GP24 will have improved corner entry compared to the GP23.
