MotoGp, Pirro on Ducati 2025: “More racing aerodynamics, will favor the breakaway riders”

Bologna, November 12, 2024 – Michele will be at Montmelo Pirro as VR 46 Pertamina driver in place of Fabio Di GiannantonioIt will be up to him to return to racing in the top class and not Andrea Iannone, who was instead present in Sepang, a choice dictated by the fact that from Tuesday there will also be the end of season tests with the new 2025 bikes and there is great curiosity in the paddock to see Marc Marquez on an official Ducati. But Pirro, who is a tester for Borgo Panigale, carries on his shoulders the weight of the responsibility of developing the Gp 25, which he has already tested at Misano and Jerez, and which from Tuesday will also be available to Marquez e bagnaiaThe new Ducati promises well and seems to reward the breakaway riders, as are the two future teammates.  

Pirro: “Small changes, but racing aerodynamics”

La Ducati It already goes fast, very fast, and making it go even better is complicated. The task is up to Michele Pirro, the test rider, the rider who is entrusted with small but constant improvements to keep the Desmosedici at the top. Now you can no longer take away a second or five tenths, but you can continue to progress constantly and refine some details. Pirro, with the technicians, succeeded with the Gp 24, which was competitive on all circuits unlike the 2023 which occasionally conceded something, now it's about making the 2025 invincible at all levels and suitable for the couple bagnaia-Marquez: “The difference is being competitive on all 20 circuits, the Gp 24 has shown it can do it and it hadn't happened with the two previous versions – Pirro's words to Gpone – It's not a given to find that half a tenth to improve a bike that's already strong, but we're working on it and I can't wait for both Pecco and Marc to be able to try it”. There will also be new aerodynamics, defined by Pirro 'more racing' and that should please the two official riders: "We have fixed some things for Pecco and the bike should go towards the characteristics suitable for the brakers, so Marquez should also be happy with it", the test rider commented. Among other things, Marc should try both versions in Barcelona, ​​both the 2024 and 2025 bikes: "He will also have a Gp 24 and will try both of them. I hope he can get off the bike and say 'ok, everything is better'. Obviously there is not half a second between the two bikes and there are no big revolutions". In fact, Ducati knows that perfecting a winning project to a large extent is difficult, so we proceed with small improvements: "No revolution, we are trying to take a step forward with small evolutions. We will have to confirm everything on other tracks because for now we have only worked at Misano and Jerez", Pirro concluded. Now the last GP of the season at Barcelona with the title up for grabs between bagnaia e Martin, 24 points apart. Appointment on Saturday at 15 pm for the Sprint Race and Sunday at 14 pm with the long race. Read also - Gp Solidarietà in Barcelona: circuit and TV times