A summary of the MotoGP San Marino Test.
Honda: Aero Updates:
Side Fairing:
Updated with a downwash duct at the front, similar to Ducati’s setup.
A bulging ground-effect side fairing sits just behind the duct.
Sidepod Wings:
Updated set of sidepod wings, though the top set remains unchanged.
Stefan Bradl's Bike:
Bradl’s bike features a different swingarm and sounds slightly different during warm-up.
Engine specifications are yet to be confirmed for any significant changes.
Ducati: New Chassis:
Ducati has introduced a new chassis for at least Pecco Bagnaia.
The design notably curves inwards and closely follows the engine.
2025 Engine Development:
There may also be early steps toward a 2025 engine, following Ducati's usual practice of introducing updates well in advance.
KTM
Tech3 Updates at San Marino GP
Tail Unit and Exhaust:
Tech3 has introduced a different tail unit and a new top exhaust setup for their bike.
Jack Miller and Augusto Fernandez only spend half the day testing set ups for the remainder of the season.
Aprilia
Underseat Diffuser:
Raul Fernandez is testing Aprilia's underseat diffuser for the first time during the Misano test.
Aprilia Testing Focus:
Aprilia is aiming to find improvements for both Viñales (#12) and Aleix Espargaro in preparation for the upcoming Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Misano.
RS-GP 23:
Fernandez also has the RS-GP 23 model back in his box, the bike he used in the first half of 2024 before upgrading to the 2024 model - the first time the rider will be able to test the bikes back to back.
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