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Ducati only hinted at what’s to come when it unveiled its 2024 MotoGP bike. Here are our main takeaways from its launch
At the 2024 MotoGP launch event in Madonna di Campiglio, Ducati showcased a visually updated bike with more red paint than before, but not many other major changes. However, the team hinted at a significant aerodynamics upgrade with “fairings extremely different to those we’ve used before” for the upcoming season. This suggests a potential escalation in the aerodynamics war in MotoGP. The bike on display was a 2023 model, intentionally hiding the aerodynamic upgrades from rivals. The launch also marked a change in Ducati’s management structure, as Paolo Ciabatti transitioned to head the factory’s new motocross project, and Mauro Grassilli took over as sporting director in MotoGP. Despite these changes, Ciabatti will still be involved in Ducati’s racing efforts, providing a mentorship role for Grassilli. Another highlight of the launch was a new fluorescent red design element on the bike, aimed at unifying Ducati’s three factory projects.
