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Ducati’s promised radical new aerodynamics on its MotoGP bike for 2024, and it needs to reclaim its supremacy in this area as rivals gain ground
Ducati is set to surprise its MotoGP rivals with its new bike for 2024, featuring fairings that will be “extremely different to those used before”. The details of the new design were not revealed during the team launch, as Ducati wanted to keep it a secret to prevent rivals from replicating it. The reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia and his teammate Enea Bastianini have also not seen the new design, but they have been told that it is special and meets their requested improvements in handling, drag, and downforce. Ducati has been a pioneer in aerodynamics in MotoGP but has been surpassed by rivals in recent years. Some of Ducati’s key aerodynamics staff have been poached by other teams, leading to a decline in their aero process. Meanwhile, rivals such as Aprilia and KTM have been experimenting with innovative aerodynamic solutions. In 2024, MotoGP will see significant concessions for Ducati’s rivals as they aim to close the gap.
