At the start of this season, Ducati was not given much chance in a title race which once again seemed promised between Honda and Yamaha. But the Michelin tires played the adjustment variable before the reds showed themselves to be particularly conquering with a Andrea Dovizioso savior of the Borgo Panigale factory. Well, not just him. Because if Ducati is in orbit today, it is also thanks to its satellite teams.
Two victories and a podium for an otherwise regular DesmoDovi now allow the GP17 team to play for the world title more open than ever, this year, in MotoGP. The Italian even led the general classification for a moment and remains lurking in third place, just six points behind the leader. Márquez during the summer break.
Certainly, but we will not fail to highlight the podiums of a Petrucci and the places of honor of the other “Ducatists”. Eight machines on the track still allows you to test a lot of things, not to mention a powerful test driver named Michele Pirro who made a point of scoring seven points in his national Grand Prix at Mugello.
An opportunity that Davide Tardozzi does not hesitate to highlight: “ It’s a good thing for Ducati to see its satellite teams being able to perform so well. This is a plus for our brand. It is a synergy that allows all teams and all drivers to progress in performance. And that makes us particularly happy ».
Certainly, but the overall picture contains an imperfection. This is a Jorge Lorenzo enlisted with the idea of a leadership that still does not emerge. Por Fuera even blends into the crowd, letting itself be overwhelmed by Petrucci and bitten by the drivers in GP16. That said, aerodynamic solutions and perhaps a new frame are expected for a second part of the season where the five-time World Champion must show himself in a better light. Otherwise, the family atmosphere could suffer…
