Ducati has unveiled the bike that Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso will be riding in this year’s MotoGP championship. Called (for obvious reasons) the Desmosedici GP14, it’s a controversial contender.
That’s because Ducati has elected to run in the ‘Open’ class rather than the ‘Factory’ category, which brings with it certain advantages. They include a race fuel allowance of 24 rather than 20 litres, a higher engine quota, the possibility to use standardised ECU software and the availability of a softer tyre compound.
+Front+Side.jpg "Ducati Desmosedici GP14 #35 (Crutchlow) Front Side")
There’s probably one factor above all others that swayed the team’s decision, though. As ‘Open’ competitors, Ducati can continue to develop the Desmosedici GP14’s chassis and engine throughout the season. Based on recent performances, it’s going to be necessary.
Indeed, Ducati last won a MotoGP riders’ title with Casey Stoner back in 2007. Whether the Desmosedici GP14 can repeat that success remains to be seen.
+Front+Side.jpg "Ducati Desmosedici GP14 #04 (Dovizioso) Front Side")
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That’s because Ducati has elected to run in the ‘Open’ class rather than the ‘Factory’ category, which brings with it certain advantages. They include a race fuel allowance of 24 rather than 20 litres, a higher engine quota, the possibility to use standardised ECU software and the availability of a softer tyre compound.
There’s probably one factor above all others that swayed the team’s decision, though. As ‘Open’ competitors, Ducati can continue to develop the Desmosedici GP14’s chassis and engine throughout the season. Based on recent performances, it’s going to be necessary.
Indeed, Ducati last won a MotoGP riders’ title with Casey Stoner back in 2007. Whether the Desmosedici GP14 can repeat that success remains to be seen.
Related post:
2014 MotoGP calendar
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