The MotoGP 2009 looks like it could be an exciting season, with plenty of expectations about riders, a new world champion and some new challengers looking for their moment of glory, too.
Former World Championship rider Randy Mamola has discussed his point of view regarding Nicky Hayden, Sete Gibernau and Ducati.
Randy is sure that Nicky has still got a long way to go in making a smooth transition to the Ducati Desmosedici 09.
He said: “Basically the Desmosedici works by getting it to full throttle as soon as possible and letting the electronics do the rest.
[Everybody has] enjoyed seeing Nicky light the Honda up around that long left-hander but you only had to see him through there on the Monday to see that the Ducati doesn’t allow him to do it, because it has a much more narrow power band.
”Mamola also believes that Ducati needs to make their bikes easier to ride otherwise they will have all four riders struggling.
The position from Sete Gibernau in giving feedback could be crucial in getting the bike to fit the different rider styles.
It will be interesting to see how Ducati’s fortunes develop next year.