MotoGP, Pablo Nieto VR46: “The Ducati GP24 is much simpler and more fluid compared to the GP23, which is more aggressive”

The 2024 MotoGP season will see a notable change in the line-up of Ducati teams on the grid. Borgo Panigale will reduce its number of Desmosedicis on track, going from eight to six bikes. There will be three factory bikes and three GP23s. This change is partly due to the Pramac team switching to Yamaha as a satellite team, leaving the VR46 to inherit a new GP25, which will be entrusted to Fabio Di Giannantonio. Alongside him, Franco Morbidelli, trained at Valentino Rossi’s Academy, will continue with the GP24 he currently rides for Pramac.

The VR46 Racing Team is preparing to welcome these changes, but the exact difference between the GP24 and GP23 models remains difficult to quantify. However, it is generally accepted that the GP24 prototype offers something more compared to its predecessor. According to Pablo Nietoteam manager du
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, The GP24 requires a different driving stylebecause she is ” much simpler and more fluid » compared to the GP23which was ” more aggressive and required more risks from the pilots ” This aggressiveness of the GP23,
especially at the level of maximum engine powercould have a negative impact on lap performance.

For the coming season, the
VR46 will be able to count on a combination of the official GP25 bike and the GP24, a definite advantage to remain competitive. Although these models are still relatively unknown to the team’s technicians, sharing data with the other riders Ducati will enable them to quickly reduce the knowledge gap.

Pablo Nieto: « Fabio Di Giannantonio is doing spectacular work on the Ducati GP23 »

Fabio DiGiannantoniocurrently ninth in the drivers’ standings, is seen as the team’s spearhead thanks to his solid performances in recent months.
He does a spectacular job. He is almost always the second best GP23, which I think is very important, knowing that Marc is always there. “, stressed Pablo Nietoin reference to the constancy of By Giannantonio.

With the integration of new bikes and talented riders like Bezzecchi et By GiannantonioNieto firmly believes that the VR46 team will be able to aim for regular podiums at the end of this 2024 season. From maintenantI think we can also fight for the podium, I think that’s the most important thing this year ” he said.

The 2025 season promises to be an exciting one for the team
VR46with opportunities to assert their presence in MotoGP and show that, even with fewer bikes on track,
Ducati remains a force to be reckoned with.