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Reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia insists Ducati’s 2024 MotoGP bike isn’t a wholesale upgrade on last year’s – and there’s others who agree with him. So why hasn’t the fight been closer?
Ducati’s MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia explains that the GP24 bike is not a significant upgrade from the previous year’s version. Despite this, the dominance of Bagnaia and his main rival Jorge Martin, who leads the standings, is evident in this year’s MotoGP battles. Marc Marquez’s title challenge on the 2023-spec bike faced setbacks, as the newer version seemed to outperform consistently. The GP23 continues to outshine its competitors, yet this year’s races have been notably one-sided compared to last year. The difference in performance between the GP24 and GP23 depends on various factors, such as track layouts and grip levels. The riders acknowledge nuances in traction and acceleration between the two bike models, revealing strengths and weaknesses for each.
