Spanish motorcycle rider Alvaro Bautista acknowledged that the weight regulation rule implemented by Ducati serves the purpose of ensuring competitive balance, admitting that some riders are disadvantaged. Bautista shared his experiences during the races and his views on the motorcycle's potential.
Race Performance and Motorcycle Potential
Alvaro Bautista discussed the weight regulation rule accompanying Ducati's strong performance at the Magny-Cours WorldSBK weekend. Bautista evaluated the moments he struggled during the races and the characteristics of the motorcycle. He stated that he was able to maintain his pace without experiencing any problems, particularly in Race 2.
Bautista expressed that he struggled during braking during the Superpole Race and was pushed onto the wide line several times. However, he emphasized that he received compensation for the work done on the motorcycle's settings. The Spanish rider stated that despite starting from behind, the Panigale V4 R has good potential.
I was lucky in Race 2 because I didn't experience any problems and I didn't make any mistakes. I was able to maintain my pace in my own race. We are working on the motorcycle's settings, and even if you start from behind, the motorcycle has good potential.
Rules and Competitive Balance
Bautista accepted that Ducati's current motorcycle is strong. However, he stated that he struggled more compared to previous Ducati models and believed that the motorcycle's physical structure might be better suited for taller riders. The Spanish rider noted that the penalties imposed due to Ducati's performance are aimed at ensuring competitive balance in Superbike, but this situation presents a different picture from his perspective.
It seems strange to penalize a manufacturer for doing a good job. I have never seen a manufacturer that performed well being penalized instead of being congratulated. However, rules are rules, and we will see what happens.
Ducati's Advantages and Acceptance
Alvaro Bautista stated that Ducati has certain advantages through its homologation and concession system and accepted the weight regulation rule in return. According to the Spanish rider, Ducati prefers to maintain the high-performance Panigale V4 R rather than producing a more affordable motorcycle.
Bautista indicated that the current system allows Ducati to gain certain advantages in terms of engine displacement and development opportunities, and therefore the manufacturer accepts the rules. He also suggested that the solution might be to ensure all Ducati riders compete under the same conditions, rather than limiting Ducati solely by the weight regulation.
Ducati prefers to have more competitive motorcycles, even if it means penalizing one rider. Ultimately, Ducati has to accept the weight regulation.
Views for the Future
Alvaro Bautista stated that he does not have a clear idea about the new rules that will be implemented next season.
To be honest, I have no idea what will happen next year.
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