In just over a week, the paddock will meet at Losail for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix of a season that promises on all levels. On the track of course, but also behind the scenes because a second technical revolt against Ducati, after the first experienced in 2019, is being organized. This time it's the Front Ride Height Adjuster which is in the crosshairs, like the rear deflector before. A sad situation that the Italian brand knows well and that it does not a priori have to fear, having emerged victorious from the first dispute. But that doesn't stop it from causing a certain weariness, and before taking up residence in Doha, the red tunics sent their sports director Paolo Ciabatti to clearly express this...
At Ducati we will stay straight in our boots and hold our heads high regarding its technical evolution Ride Height Adjuster which KTM said yet came out of « stone Age ". But we will also make our voice heard when, at Qatar, the wind of protest will blow… On Speedweek, Paolo ciabatti, sporting director of Ducati Corse already assures his dear colleagues of one thing: “ we will definitely use this device from the start of the season in Doha. And probably with all Ducati GP22 riders ».
That's the bottom line. Now there is also my form: “ we think this is a story that has been repeating itself for a little too long " said Paolo ciabatti à MOW. " A story that started with aerodynamics, then with the wings which were limited, with the complaint which was filed against us in 2019 in Qatar on the famous spoon for which we went to the FIM Court of Appeal, demonstrating its perfect regularity ».
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Ducati: “It’s a bit annoying that other manufacturers try to put obstacles in the way”
« In this case too, the rear lowering device, we used it first and then now everyone uses it: we are always moving forward in technical research while remaining within the regulations and it is a bit annoying that the other manufacturers, when they realize that we have developed something that they do not yet have, instead of adapting, try to put obstacles in the way. However we are convinced of what we have done and we will see how it goes » thunders the man from Ducati Corse who obviously has all his management behind him… And if explanations are requested, the answer is already planned: “ we will go, but we are tired of it ».
