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Ducati finds it "strange" that Aprilia, KTM are getting MotoGP concessions in 2024
MotoGP has announced the implementation of a new concessions system for 2024, aimed at assisting struggling Japanese manufacturers. The system provides extra benefits to these manufacturers, including more testing tires, unrestricted in-season testing, and free engine development. These concessions will have a significant impact on Ducati, as they will face limitations on tires and testing, and will be banned from running any wildcard entries. However, KTM and Aprilia will receive more testing tires and wildcard opportunities under the new ranking system. Ducati’s general manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, supports the concessions system and believes it is important to give struggling manufacturers a chance to improve. While he initially tried to block KTM and Aprilia from gaining concessions, a compromise was reached in order to support Japanese manufacturers. In the past, Ducati, KTM, and Aprilia were all able to benefit from a results-based concessions system, while Yamaha and Honda were ineligible. This previous system ended in 2022 after Aprilia’s improved performance.
