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Reigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia believes the cause of his and his Ducati peers’ chatter struggles is also what’s supercharging Pedro Acosta’s premier-class debut.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia has identified the cause of the chatter issues affecting himself and Ducati’s riders in the 2024 season. He believes the modified tyre construction introduced by Michelin is to blame for the problems. Despite the challenges, Bagnaia remains optimistic and stated that his team is working towards a definitive solution. The new tyre compounds have resulted in improved grip and lap times, but also increased vibrations and chatter for some riders. Bagnaia acknowledged the impressive performance of rookie Pedro Acosta, attributing part of his success to starting with the new tyres from the beginning. Bagnaia emphasized the importance of adjusting to the new tyre characteristics and expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.
