This week will be that of the resumption of MotoGP activities. The route of Sepang in Malaysia will mark the awakening of the category for tests announced at Ducati as essential. The GP18 is in fact not yet completely set in stone and if everyone agrees on the weaknesses to be eradicated and the qualities to be preserved, we will not be in unison on the solutions. At least this is what emerges from the expertise of Cristian Gabarrini who accompanies the Lorenzo adventure in the red box.
Discreet thirty-year-old chief mechanic, Gabarrini rose at the same time as the glory of Casey Stoner climbed into the firmament. He also followed the Australian to Honda, then on his return to Ducati, and he is now in charge of Jorge Lorenzo. He was able to understand his difficulties during a 2017 season which was that of the discovery of a Desmosedici very different from an M1. And he also noted his progress, while noting the differences with a Dovizioso now vice-world champion thanks to six victories.
A difference that does not only appear with the routes taken by the two men last year… “ at the beginning, we looked at Dovi's choices and settings, because everything is available at Ducati » explains the Italian on speedweek. " Everyone wants to help the other side of the box. But Jorge's style is too different from Dovi's. This is why the settings are completely different ».
A situation which will therefore continue. However, choices will have to be made on the GP18. A work of synthesis which should satisfy everyone…
