Ducati set to be hit with major MotoGP concession restrictions in 2024
Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP sporting director, presented a first draft of measures to the five manufacturers involved in the premier class at Sepang on Friday, designed to enable the Japanese manufacturers to make up some of the ground lost to the European marques this year. Honda and Yamaha currently sit last in the constructors' standings, with the former winning just one race and losing Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati for next year amidst its difficult season, while Yamaha has just three grand prix podiums in 2023. This first version of the concession s, which would be implemented from the 2024 season onwards, would be "acceptable" to Ducati, a source at the manufacturer admitted to Motorsport.com. These concessions will include being limited in tyres, testing and engines, and not being able to enjoy any wildcard entries. However, neither KTM nor Aprilia would be willing to accept the measures, as they are asking for further cuts for the B...