Continuing its powerplay on the race circuits, Ducati has again grabbed attention as the MotoGP season races up for 2025 with newfangled winglet design for stability and Dynamic Drag.
Winglets have adopted the MotoGP bike aerodynamic features and have thus become essential in racing.
An important function is the production of down force which is important in high speed stability as well as in cornering conditions.
The more recent evolution of winglet technology in the Italian manufacturer proves the company’s readiness to go all out for motorcycle racing.
The new winglet design adorning the new Ducati is characterised by a swept-back profile that reduces drag as much as possible while at the same time providing the most downforce as is possible.
This refined shape not only enables it to slip through the air much easier and thus have less drag.
The elements of enhanced aerodynamic performance are combining a variable angle for each of the winglet and the winglets’ orientation in relation to the vehicle.
This is very vital in an attempt to arrive at the best results in the extreme weather and different types of tracks.
Thanks to extensive usage of the advanced composite materials, the manufacturer has managed to design efficient winglets that are thin and rather solid.
Choice of material guarantee that the winglets durably accommodate racing challenges without compromising on their design.
The winglets themselves are incorporated into the design of the Ducati bike such that they do not take the aesthetic appeal of the bike away while at the same time they add functionality. It also supports the balance and general manoeuvrability of the bike.
Impact on Performance
The winglet design introduced into the Ducati family has the potential to revolutionise racing come the MotoGP 2025.
