P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s Ducati test rider Michele Pirro who’ll race VR46’s second bike at the Barcelona MotoGP season finale this weekend. That’s a pragmatic choice – but the alternatives include a rider fans will have been clamouring to see again, and a former Valentino Rossi protege
Michele Pirro will replace Fabio Di Giannantonio at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season in Barcelona. Pirro takes over from Andrea Iannone, extending his long-standing role as Ducati’s lead test rider. His presence has been crucial to the development of the Desmosedici project over his 12-year MotoGP career. With Ducati’s restricted wildcards for 2024, this race is a valuable opportunity for Pirro to prepare for the upcoming season. While Iannone’s return was short-lived, it marks a significant chapter in his racing career. Nicolo Bulega, the World Superbike runner-up, could have been a suitable choice for VR46 in the future.
