Johann Zarco ‘always using’ Ducati’s front ride-height device
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Pramac rider Zarco has played a key role in development of the front lowering system since winter testing and, although the technology will be outlawed at the end of this season, remains convinced of the acceleration advantages.The downside is added complexity in terms of bike set-up and a change of front feeling under braking.“Me, I’m always using it, so I’m getting used to it. But we need to have a good set up to use it well,” Zarco said after finishing fifth fastest during Friday practice in Germany.“It’s an interesting development to do, even if we won’t use it next year. But we believe it can help. If you use it well, then you can get an advantage, but it’s not too easy to find it.”Related Aleix: My reaction to Barcelona mistake ‘very different, strange’ Alex Rins: Wrist decision after FP3, fairing choice ‘with my eyes closed’EXCLUSIVE: Danilo Petrucci on Jack Miller’s move to KTMDanilo Petrucci on Jack Miller’s move to KTM” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cjz-obT4Rxw?wmode=opaque&controls=0&rel=0″ name=”EXCLUSIVE: Danilo Petrucci on Jack Miller’s move to KTM” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen>Video of EXCLUSIVE: Danilo Petrucci on Jack Miller's move to KTMThe Frenchman added: “The benefits are getting better acceleration. But this can change the feeling on the front. The bike is not the same way when you brake, so that can be the weak point [of the front device].”Rear ride-height devices, plus front and rear holeshot (start) systems, which also contribute to lowering the centre of gravity and reducing wheelies, will remain legal in 2023.Zarco, who starts this weekend’s Sachsenring round holding fourth in the world championship, was one of five Desmosedicis in the top six after day one.Related German Moto2 Grand Prix, Sachsenring – Free Practice (2) German MotoGP, Sachsenring – Free Practice (2) Results“We know Ducati has this high potential here,” said Zarco, on pole in Germany one year ago. “Last year we were already quite fast and to have this many [Ducati] riders [going fast], you can compare and improve a lot your own style.“I was pretty happy to get immediately a good pace and be able to have a good lap time. Keeping the pace is another story [and] I hope I will do this step forward in pace to think about the podium during the race.””4
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