Why Ducati's dropped its 2025 MotoGP bike after testing (ad-free)
Added 2025-02-13 19:13:20 +0000 UTCDucati ended the 2025 MotoGP pre-season by going back to its 2024 engine and chassis - permanently in one case, probably temporarily in the other.
But it still looks like it’ll dominate the season even after that change of plan, as Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer explain on a slightly delirious end of pre-season testing episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast.
We assess where the Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia power balance stands, and how the works team’s switch back to largely 2024 kit affects those who thought they might have an early advantage from running older Ducatis - particularly Marc’s brother Alex.
Our star of pre-season isn’t actually a Ducati rider: it’s Aprilia signing Marco Bezzecchi. We explain why, and give our take on what Bezzecchi’s strong test in injured champion Jorge Martin’s absence means for Aprilia’s season.
Plus what to make of Yamaha, Honda and KTM’s test form.
Comments
When you consider Ducati's rider line up for 2025, it makes me think that Ducati knew that the 25 bike wasn't a step forward like before. It's been developed to it's maximum. So what can Ducati change... it's riders. They knew Enea wasn't going to take the team forward, so what Marc is the obvious choice. Just my thoughts.
Stuart Edwards
2025-02-18 13:07:56 +0000 UTCSo the GP24 really IS the best racing motorcycle ever built.
Gordon
2025-02-14 16:28:19 +0000 UTC
