Tension is growing between the manufacturers involved in MotoGP. A deterioration of relations which began with the arrival of the Grand Prix Qatar won by Andrea Dovizioso but also marked by a complaint drawn up by Honda, Aprilia, KTM and Suzuki against Ducati. Only Yamaha remains above the fray. Since then, everyone has returned to their homes. But keep an eye on the other...
Therefore, Massimo rivola spoke on the subject for Aprilia, Davide Brivio outlined Suzuki's position and Pete Beirer did the same for KTM. Basically, it is the deflector placed on the swinging arm which is the stumbling block. In form, the plaintiffs refute the fact that Ducati could be surprised by the challenge. They argue that the Borgo Panigale factory had been widely warned in advance in the event of use of the part in question.
The complaint was rejected in Losail and the result validated. But there was an appeal. Paolo ciabatti takes stock of the situation: “ the complaint filed by the four manufacturers against Ducati, referring to the use of the deflector mounted under the rear swingarm, was rejected by the panel of commissioners. However, the regulations provide that this verdict is subject to appeal. The appeal committee then announced that it did not have enough information to make a decision, which was then referred to the FIM Court of Appeal. In the coming days, I believe the FIM will ask the five manufacturers to take into account their own considerations, which will be included in a final decision ».
What state of mind is Ducati in today? “ We are calm because we followed the technical regulations. A precise circular explains the ins and outs of aerodynamics. It was distributed to manufacturers a few days ago. In particular, she clarified how this type of deflector could be used on the rear of the motorcycle, which in our case serves to cool the tire. This call did not surprise us at all, although we believe that issues related to technical regulations should be discussed within the manufacturers' association ».
He ends on moto.it : " we have already seen in the past that certain innovations that Ducati had introduced into the championship, starting with the wings, have always been the subject of attempts to ban them. I don't think these things are good for the championship, but we are calm and we will respect the decision of the FIM Court of Appeal ».
