Ducati continues to work intensively on its MotoGP future, particularly with the development of the Desmosedici GP25. With the team already dominating this season, thanks in part to Pecco Bagnaia and other riders, the Bologna-based manufacturer is looking to the future by making significant improvements to its machine for 2025. With the prospect of an engine development freeze for 2025 and 2026, Ducati is taking a meticulous approach, focusing on optimising its V4 engine and chassis.
Engine Ducati is already one of the most powerful on the board MotoGP, with unmatched peak performance, but the emphasis is on expanding the power range and better management of the consumption fuel. This optimization is essential to maintain an advantage on fast circuits while ensuring that the bike can maintain its maximum performance for longer.
As for the chassis, Ducati favors continuity with progressive improvements. The goal is to meet the wishes of bagnaia, who expressed the need for more stability on the motorcycle. Although Ducati does not radically change the proven concept of the Desmosedici, it tests developments, notably with a more developed spine to reinforce stability.
Ducati rolls its GP25 out of sight
Unlike other manufacturers like Aprilia, KTM et Honda, Ducati chose to conduct its development tests in a more discreet manner. While the other brands were testing at Misano, Michele Pirro, test pilot for Ducati, tested the GP25 in Jerez, away from the eyes of the competition. This approach allows Ducati to refine its developments without prematurely revealing its innovations to other teams.
The technical department of Ducati also seeks to improve the overall efficiency of the bike, particularly by focusing on the aerodynamic performance and tire management. However, the latest model of tires Michelin not yet available for testing, final adjustments will likely be made during end-of-season testing in Valencia in November.
In 2025, Ducati will reduce its presence to six motorcycles on the grid, with three drivers on the GP25 : Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, a Fabio Di Giannantonio of the VR46 team. Despite this reduction in the number of drivers, Ducati remain confident, with Michele Pirro who plays a key role in the development. After the private tests in Jerez, the final adjustments will be made during the next tests, before the bike is handed over to the regular riders in November.
DucatiUnder the direction of Gigi Dall'Igna, seems well positioned to remain competitive, despite the decrease in the number of bikes on the track. The priority is to continue to improve the bike, while taking into account upcoming regulations and changes in the rider grid.
