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New Ducati fairing has "really good potential", says Bagnaia
The Ducati team has introduced a new aerodynamic package during testing in Sepang. This package includes a stepped layout on the side of the bike and a diffuser at the bottom of the fairing, which were trialled separately last year. The goal is to enhance cornering and braking performance, something Ducati believed would be challenging with a single fairing. Pecco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini, and Jorge Martin all tested the new aero, with Bagnaia praising the improvements made by Ducati. He mentioned that the new fairing provides more downforce on the straight, reducing wheelie, but makes the bike stiffer when entering corners with brakes. The new aero will be homologated for the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix, with further updates planned for the British Grand Prix. Bagnaia also tested a new fork that improved the braking performance of the Ducati. Overall, Bagnaia feels in a better position compared to last year but acknowledges that there is still work to be done.
