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Ducati technical director David Barana has revealed the aims and priorities in its 2026 MotoGP bike design
Ducati technical director David Barana shared some insights on the improvements planned for the GP26 machine in 2026 to maintain dominance in MotoGP. He emphasized addressing issues like vibration and stability, particularly affecting riders like Pecco Bagnaia, to enhance overall performance. Barana highlighted the team’s multi-faceted approach to improving the chassis and reducing vibration, a common problem due to performance gains pushing tires to the limit.
The stability of the bike on fast circuits like Phillip Island and Assen was a key focus area for Ducati, acknowledging it as a shared challenge among competitors. The team aims to tackle these issues not only for specific riders but for the entire Ducati lineup. Despite engine development being restricted in 2026, Ducati aims to leverage aerodynamics expertise and computational power, in collaboration with Lenovo, to redesign crucial components of the air intake system for increased straight performance.
Barana expressed confidence in the team’s efforts to boost acceleration and top speed, vital for overtaking, as they continue to refine aerodynamics and engine capabilities within the constraints of the cost-cutting measures in place.
