Ducati continues to be the benchmark in MotoGP, constantly pushing the envelope in terms of performance and innovation. This year, the Desmosedici GP24 is another step forward from its predecessor, the GP23.
After the Spanish Grand Prix in April, Ducati Corse’s General Manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, acknowledged that the GP24 has more significant differences compared to the 2023 model than what is typically seen between consecutive years.
Now, Ducati’s Technical Director, Davide Barana, has elaborated on these differences, as cited by AS: ‘We have a better engine with a bit more power. It’s always difficult to find more horsepower, but every year we try, and this time we achieved a good set of performances. The handling is better than the previous model’.
The engine and aerodynamics are the key areas that set the GP24 apart from the GP23. The new bike features a different frame—though not radically different—that enhances its acceleration. Additionally, the GP24 boasts aerodynamic elements that are absent in the previous year’s version, making it more efficient overall.
Despite these advancements, Marc Márquez (Gresini/Ducati) has shown he can still compete with the GP24 riders Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) using last year’s bike. Currently, the Spanish rider is third in the standings, trailing leader Martín by 35 points. Notably, Márquez has already managed to outduel Bagnaia once this season, at the French GP.