Between Gigi Dall'Igna from Ducati and Pit Beirer from KTM, we are decidedly irreconcilable when it comes to taking stock of technical developments and their consequences impacting contemporary MotoGP. It is also true that opinions can only differ when we know that the first has traced this new path in the evolution of a motorcycle, forcing the second to follow it while exhausting itself to catch up. The fact remains that, on the subject, they give blow for blow, the proof...
Recently, Pete Beirer had benefited from a remark on the difficulties of Michelin to be heard on the minimum pressure to be respected on its tires, and especially at the front, to endorse its hobby horse which is to pursue the latest technical discoveries in MotoGP as witchcraft: “ we built small racing cars in terms of aerodynamics, and the window where fresh air can no longer cool the Michelin tires is very large. This problem, debated for months, is caused by trim correction devices which keep the motorcycles very low » regrets Beirer who adds: “ these devices, associated with aerodynamic packages, exacerbate the tire pressure problem ».
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ honestly, I don't see a real problem »
An analysis that obviously does not share Gigi Dall'Igna ... " I don't think aerodynamics is the main problem », he announces on speedweek. But then, what is the biggest problem? The Italian kicks into touch… “ That's a lot of things, but finally, I think we can put on a really good show. I really enjoyed the races this year, I saw a lot of overtaking maneuvers. That's why, honestly, I don't see a real problem ».
And on the phenomenon of aspirations sometimes surprising pilots, the man of Ducati returns the competitors to the mastery of their art: “ every driver knows very well that this problem can occur. It should be avoided. It is normal that you may have problems when you reach this limit ».
What about tire pressure? His risk-taking approach is assumed… “ It's a rule and everyone must work with this rule ", begin Dall'Igna before revealing: “ we certainly learned a lot this season. So we can handle the tire pressure situation pretty well, but of course, sometimes you have to take risks. If you need performance that day, you need to risk a little more and maybe there could be problems with a penalty at the end of the race. We'll see what the rule looks like next year. It is not clear at the moment ". Thus, it seems that direct disqualification in the event of non-compliance with tire pressure, normally planned for 2024, is still the subject of discussions...
