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MotoGP: Ducati Have Yet to Get a Replacement Wing Solutions

MotoGP: Ducati Have Yet to Get a Replacement Wing Solutions

with the abolition of Rules the use of wings in MotoGP, it really gives a bad impact make team Ducati Corse. Proven, the performance of the two Ducati rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso for the first season of MotoGP test in Australia have not found satisfactory results.

Both drivers are simply able to occupy seventh and eighth on the order. General Manager of Ducati Corse, Gigi Dall'Igna, say, absence of winglet on the Desmocedici GP17 motor has been giving great impact on each appearance of both their lead driver.

Therefore, the Manufacturer team Italy is still finding the right solution so that the aerodynamics on the iron horse they can be resolved. Ducati is targeting all of everything going wrong in late March 2017, before entering the season in MotoGP this year.

"We can not complacency especially after tests at Phillip Island. Because the first time, the loss of wing feels very large impact than we had anticipated, "said Dall'Igna, as quoted GPOne, Saturday (8/3/2017).

"But I have to mention that we use a setting that is not ideal for certain situations. But, they are a useful test to explore the limits on our motorcycles, "he explained.

Be advised only if the Ducati team felt it difficult to find a replacement for the wings like Yamaha have done in some tests this past season. Because they are the only team that first introduced the use of the winglet, so the team tried hard to optimize aerodynamics in the development of the wing.

"The Data shows a lack of weight on the front. This is the great problem we create. Therefore, we will develop two sets of aerodynamics throughout the season. So, it is very important to take care of her carefully before introducing this device. That is why we still need some time, "said Dall'Igna.
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