WorldTekhno.com: As the leader of the standings and establishing himself as a strong favorite for the world title, Marc Marquez, the rider from Cervera, and the Ducati GP25 immediately adjusted, so that it seemed that the bike was gradually adapting to his riding style.
Desmosedici GP25 development continues, but Ducati has decided to use a GP24-based engine for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons. This decision is based on several factors:
• Proven GP24 performance: The GP24 has proven to be very competitive and has succeeded in bringing Ducati riders many victories and even the world title in previous seasons.
• Short pre-season test schedule: With a shorter test schedule, Ducati chose to stick with a familiar and proven motorcycle base.
• Engine freeze regulation: The existence of engine freeze regulations is also a consideration for Ducati not to take risks with a completely new engine.
Nevertheless, development on the GP25 continues, and several factory riders such as Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez have provided important input during the test sessions. Some of the differences revealed during pre-season testing between the GP24 and the GP25 prototype include:
○ Engine: Bagnaia noted that the GP25 engine felt very smooth, was fast on the straights and had smooth acceleration. However, he also noted that the GP25 did not have the same cornering and braking capabilities as the GP24.
○ Stability: Marquez praised the GP25’s stability, especially in fast corners and on used tires.
With Ducati’s decision to stick with the GP24 engine, there will be no significant technical differences between the GP24 and GP25 for the 2025 season on the bikes used on track. The factory teams and some satellite teams will use an evolution of the GP24, while other satellite teams may use the GP23 specification or an early evolution of the GP24.
Therefore, rather than a fundamental specification difference, the main focus in the 2025 season will be how teams and riders maximize the potential of the proven Desmosedici GP24 base. Development of the GP25 will continue and will likely form the basis for Ducati’s bikes in future seasons after MotoGP’s technical regulations change in 2027.***
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