Ducati lifts the veil on its Desmosedici GP24

This Monday, January 22, the Ducati factory team was second in the field MotoGP to celebrate the launch of its 2024 season. During the event organized from the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy, the Bologna house revealed the colors of the Desmosedici GP24 which will be equipped by the reigning double world champion Francesco Bagnaia and his teammate Enea Bastianini next year.

A machine that the two Italians have already had the opportunity to test near Valencia, tests after which they showed themselves quite satisfied. As he prepares to begin his quest for a third consecutive premier class title, Bagnaia expects the competition to be tougher than in 2023.

“We did an excellent job, and I left Valencia with a smile on my face, starts number 1. We will have to raise the level in 2024 because in addition to having eight Ducatis on the grid, I am sure that the other brands will return to the fight quickly. I learned from last year that you have to know how to keep quiet and stay calm throughout the season to be able to give the best of myself.

With the hope that 2024 will spare him a little more in terms of injuries, Bastianini shares his compatriot's opinion. “When I tried the 2024 bike, I was super happy. The differences are small but significant enough to feel that we have progressed. After last year's injuries, I am 100% physically and ready to face this season. I think the key will be to do more testing, as I've lacked that before. »

Ducati also took the opportunity to present its World Superbike crew and the liveries that will accompany Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega.

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