In the MotoGP paddock, there is a certain tension between Ducati and the other manufacturers in general, or even with Honda in particular. It must be said that the Borgo Panigale manufacturer has launched into previously neglected areas of technical development, starting with aerodynamics. The enmity was at its height and probably never as blatant as the day after the Qatar Grand Prix where four manufacturers opposed the deflector mounted on the swingarm of the Desmosedici. The redcoats won their case. But the atmosphere is still heavy...
To tell the truth, this distrust would be inevitable. Because this is generally the fate that is reserved by the majority for a minority that goes off the beaten track, but who then end up being followed. A diagram that Davide Tardozzi, team manager of the factory team claims. With even a strong example to clearly illustrate his point of view.
Thus, the Italian declares: “ we are the strange ones, the ones who invent fins and other solutions that others then copy. We like to be different and not be loved for it ". An exception therefore that we instinctively compare to another large existing company: Apple.
The fact remains that this is the case, we will have to quickly reestablish the connection with Marc Márquez in the championship, and in particular with Andrea Dovizioso which some consider to be absent subscribers. Furthermore, the honorary title of vice-world champion no longer even seems guaranteed with the threat Alex Rins on Suzuki and the return in the form of Casa Particular in Viñales with the Yamaha. But the same Tardozzi promises new features at the start of the school year in August…
