If there is a manufacturer who believes in the development of the aerodynamic sector to advance the performance of its motorcycle, it is Ducati. Almost a precursor in a subject that has hitherto been a favorite of Formula 1, the Borgo Panigale firm is not letting go of the subject. Blacklisted by its peers, not resolving more than that what its drivers suffer from in the curves and which have hampered the potential of the Desmosedici since its beginnings, it nevertheless persists in digging into the item again and again. The proof, with this novelty seen during tests in Misano.
Ducati has long been synonymous with constant evolution and Misano, new things have arrived. Michele Pirro took to the track where the San Marino Grand Prix will take place from September 13 with a different fairing.
The particularity of this shell concerns the lower part, which, in profile, would not be straight but slightly “V” shaped if we remove the parts held by adhesive tape. Asked about the question, Davide Tardozzi was logically not very verbose, mentioning at most one “ work to improve aerodynamics. » Among the possible functions of this hull, the Italians mention an optimization of the rear deflector mounted on the swinging arm and which had caused a lot of ink and saliva to flow at the start of the season. The new architecture would better divert the airflow above it and improve the aerodynamics of the motorcycle.
In any case, this drawing can only be useful for the 2020 season for the Borgo Panigale house since Ducati has already approved two fairings this year, thus reaching the maximum number of approvals for the current financial year.
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