P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati fitted new rear aero and ‘leg wings’ to the factory machines of Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia at the US MotoGP.
“Ducati revolutionized MotoGP’s aerodynamics in 2015 by introducing winglets on their Desmosedici bike during pre-season testing.
These innovations led to a decade of dominance in aerodynamic development, forcing competitors to play catch-up.
Aprilia emerged as a key innovator in 2022 with their ground-effect fairing, challenging Ducati’s supremacy.
With homologation rules restricting front fairing updates, manufacturers now focus on smaller details to gain an edge.
Rear aerodynamics have become a battleground, with teams offering various configurations to suit different needs.
Aprilia set the trend with seat-mounted wings outside homologation limits, followed by Honda, KTM, and Ducati.
Overall, manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of aerodynamic performance in MotoGP, seeking stability and competitive advantages on the track.”
