Ducati made the news at the last Qatar Grand Prix, but in terms of the result that really matters, it was Viñales and Yamaha who were the stars of the last showdown at Losail. The Italian machines return to this track this weekend for the Doha Grand Prix. And their chief general Gigi Dall'Igna wants this time more than a top speed record, a fastest lap on the circuit or a crazy start. It is the first step of the podium that is targeted. As long as there is less wind...
Ducati will he succeed in making this weekend at Losail a reality for a Doha Grand Prix which succeeds that of Qatar ? The brand has the means, but its overpowering Desmosedici covered with fins needs ideal conditions to deliver its full potential. A grain of sand, and there are many Qatar, and everything can be called into question. And during the last meeting, the wind didn't help.
The director of Ducati Corse Gigi Dall'Igna explains as follows: “ the wind bothered us and ruined our plans “, he says. " We have a motorcycle that is more sensitive to wind due to its aerodynamic nature. That's not an excuse. We need to improve this aspect. We were still able to finish second and third. We are confident for Sunday ».
Ducati thinks that in pure speed the limit is reached
Since he talks about this aerodynamic aspect, he returns to the pioneering role of Ducati in this area, with copies noted among competitors: “ it's part of the game » assures Gigi who adds: “ but it will take time before they understand. And when they understand, we will have already found something new ».
Exactly, what about the new fairing that the drivers seem to like? “ It works. But we only tested it here. It is too early to judge whether this gives us an advantage over other tracks" dit Dall'Igna on Motorsport-total. " In terms of pure speed, though, we've reached the limit, I think » concludes the Italian, recalling the 362,4 km/h de Johann zarco established during FP4 of 2021 Qatar Grand Prix.
