Ducati: Japanese WSBK rivals are stuck in “downward spiral”

The dominance of Ducati and Alvaro Bautista in particular has caused concern in the paddock, as Yamaha and Kawasaki struggle to keep up with the all-conquering V4 R Panigale with their ageing packages.Ducati introduced an updated version of the V4 R for this season, which Bautista has used to devastating effect with 18 wins of a possible 24 so far in 2023. The Spaniard holds a 74-point lead in the …Keep reading