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Ducati is the only manufacturer to be ’penalised’ for the start of 2024, under MotoGP’s new concession ranking system.
ranking D to A, within a single season, depending on the performance and points earned by each manufacturer.The new concession system aims to create a more balanced competition and level playing field among the manufacturers in MotoGP, allowing the struggling teams to have additional support and resources to catch up to the front-runners.However, for Ducati, the changes mean a reduction in test tyres and the elimination of wild-card entries, which could potentially hinder their development and competitiveness in the championship.Ducati’s agreement to the new system was influenced by the reassurance that the rankings would be recalculated twice per season, providing the opportunity for them to regain certain privileges if their performance improves or deteriorates during the year.For Yamaha and Honda, who currently sit lower in the constructors’ standings, the new concession system brings added benefits, including extra testing tyres and the possibility of wild-card entries.They hope that these advantages will help them close the gap and improve their competitiveness against the dominant Ducati.
