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Ducati introduces MotoGP updates at Jerez, with more parts due at Monday’s test as it chases Aprilia’s early-season advantage.
Ducati introduced electronic updates at the Spanish MotoGP weekend and plans further upgrades for the post-race test on Monday to catch up with the fast Aprilia bike. Aprilia’s recent wins put Ducati’s MotoGP dominance at risk, with Ducati rider Fabio di Giannantonio trailing behind KTM’s Pedro Acosta and champion Marc Marquez.
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi acknowledged the need to improve after analysing data from the previous races and working on electronic enhancements. Despite Ducati’s historical strength at the racetrack, Tardozzi pointed out that Aprilia has made significant progress, particularly in braking and corner entry.
While Ducati riders initially showed strong performance in FP1 at the Spanish MotoGP, Tardozzi emphasized the importance of staying grounded and working hard to address the current challenges posed by Aprilia’s speed and performance. Ducati aims to close the gap with Aprilia by focusing on improving braking and entry into corners through electronic adjustments and continuous development efforts.
