Tire scare for Ducati?
At Misano, Ducati caught up with Marc Marquez at the top of the Riders’ World Championship and in the Constructors’ standings even overtook Aprilia. From the Red Bull Ring begins the last third of the World Championship and the two Italian manufacturers basically start again from zero-zero.
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The Borgo Panigale factory has the wind in its sails and momentum on its side. According to Massimo Rivola, the next two races – the Red Bull Ring and Motegi – are not favorable for Aprilia.
However, in the Asian races, the Michelin rear tire with a harder carcass will return, a tire not particularly appreciated by Ducati at the start of the season. Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Igna commented on this prospect to Sky.
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“Will the harder carcass be a problem? Tendentially we suffer a bit more than others from rear grip – said Dall’Igna – it’s something we will have to work on, I remain positive and confident even though I know this World Championship is still to be decided.”
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