For the first time, we’re going back for seconds! That’s right, it’s time for a sequel as we go back to our history of Ducati’s Desmosedici and take care of our unfinished business. Haven’t heard the first part yet? Then quickly go here to change that!

So, last time we saw how the incredibly talent of Casey Stoner brought victory to the Italian manufacturer. But nothing last forever, and now we’re going to see Ducati take a tumble from the top of the world to one of it’s all-time lows. Left without their champion and stuck with a bike even the legendary Doctor can’t fix, things are definitely looking grim. The Italians need a change, and they need it yesterday. Luckily, a certain engineer with the nickname Gigi is about to make some suggestions…

We hope you enjoy this episode, and cheers!

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Ah Jerez, we’ve missed you! The Spanish track never fails to be a season highlight, and this year was no exception. Also no surprise is that the winner is, of course, Marquez. Except it’s not the one you might have thought, because he might have to give his head a wobble.

Yes, it’s that kind of race where an ugly surprise for the champion results in every other competitor displaying their raw talent in a bid for the title. You want to know how the championship is going? A rumble like this will bring it all to the fore. From pressure problems in the front tires to a well preforming Yamaha (!) and some good old fashioned fighting, there’s plenty to see and plenty to discuss.

So join us as Mat gives Peter a call from the press center. Cheers!

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If you want to know the secret to Ducati's success, it's these four words: desmodromic distribution, sixteen valves. Or, if we call it by its more common Italian shorthand: Desmosedici, the name of Ducati's killer MotoGP-bikes that have been absolutely dominating these last few years.

But it wasn't always like that. There was a time when Ducati was not the reigning champion, but a worn-out shell of a manufacturer that was about to lose it all. It's a fascinating story, and absolutely crucial if you want to understand the motivations that drive the company and its racing divisions to this very day.

So this Easter, we're talking resurrection as we go back in time and witness the many rise, fall and rise of of Bolognia's most famous motorbikes. Cheers!

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