Reigning MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia has pinpointed the source of the problems that he and his fellow Ducati riders have been facing in the early races of the 2024 season. He believes that these issues are also contributing to the remarkable performance of rookie Pedro Acosta. Despite a strong start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Bagnaia acknowledged that the chatter problems could still pose a challenge. However, he expressed confidence that he and his team are working towards a solution after identifying the cause of the problem. Bagnaia stated that they used a different strategy on Friday, treating it as a test session where they tried out various things. He emphasized that they did not experience any vibrations but acknowledged that they typically occur on Saturdays during the sprint race. Bagnaia believes that the root cause of the chatter issues is the modified tyre construction introduced by Michelin for the 2024 season. While the new compounds provide more grip, they also lead to vibrations when the tyre is pushed too hard. Bagnaia explained that the lap times this year have been incredible, exceeding expectations, but riders with his setup and feeling on the bike have been experiencing these vibrations. He emphasized the need to improve and adjust to this new type of tyre. Bagnaia also mentioned that Acosta has benefited from starting his MotoGP career with this tyre, as he has developed his riding style around it. Bagnaia finds Acosta’s approach impressive and believes that it has helped him gain a better understanding of the tyre as well.
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