Faced with uncertainties related to the development of its new engine, Ducati has taken the decision to keep the GP24 engine for the 2025 season. This decision, although surprising, is explained by a desire to prioritize reliability and competitiveness from the start of the season. Gigi Dall'Igna, Ducati's engineering maestro, revealed that the Italian brand was "already partly prepared" to keep the GP24 engine after the MotoGP tests in Barcelona last November. But, he also specifies that the engine has never been the biggest dilemma in this highly strategic thinking...
Gigi Dall'Igna, the director general of Ducati Corse, revealed fascinating details about the technical decisions made by Ducati for the 2025 MotoGP season. These choices, particularly concerning the engine and the aerodynamic package, are crucial to maintaining the dominance of Ducati in the premier category of motorcycling.
During winter testing at Barcelona, Sepang et Buriram the new engine GP25 proposed for 2025 has revealed lingering problems engine brake management. These difficulties have led Ducati to opt for a more conservative solution: keep the GP24 engine, which is already proven and efficient.
According to Dall'Igna, who are " it was already clear to Barcelona that, although advantageous in terms of performance and ease of driving, it revealed more complicated engine brake management ". So, Ducati decided to keep the 2024 version for factory riders Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez et Fabio di Giannantonio, emphasizing that this choice was already " ready to be confirmed ».
Corn (Mais) Dall'Igna added on LinkedIn that the most difficult decision mainly concerned the choice of the aerodynamic package, which has shown certain advantages on circuits such as Buriram that holds the top spot. " It brought undeniable advantages, especially on a circuit like Buriram in Thailand, but risked causing disadvantages on circuits with faster curves like those in Argentina and Qatar.. " So, Ducati opted for caution, with the intention of testing this package again with " some improvements in the next tests in Jerez ».
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ It will be the balance and competitiveness on each track that will ultimately make the difference. »
For the start of the 2025 season, new parts will be present on the “GP25”. Dall'Igna clarified: “ le new swingarm et the gearbox have passed the test while, concerning the attitude correction system it will be found during the race weekend »
Gigi Dall'Igna expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season: “ It will certainly be a very competitive World Championship in which many manufacturers and drivers will have their say, but as always, it will be the balance and competitiveness on each track that will ultimately make the difference.. » And to end on a positive note: « Here we go! Go, Ducati! »
Despite losing plate number 1 toAprilia, with George Martin, Ducati remains determined to win its fourth consecutive MotoGP riders' title this season.
