[kropotkin thinks...] - Ducati Boss Cicognani Explains "Junior Team" Strategy: "A Dif

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Ducati is on the verge of a large-scale overhaul of a major part of its MotoGP strategy. In 2013, its approach to satellite teams is set to change radically, with its satellite structure set to receive factory-spec Desmosedicis and have a much closer relationship with the Borgo Panigale factory, Ducati boss Alessandro Cicognani told MotoMatters.com. "The main goal is to have a more competitive bike," Cicognani said, speaking to us after the race at Mugello. "In this scenario, we are thinking that the satellite team could be a help to achieve more effective results more quickly for the factory team."

The idea is to take a leaf out of Yamaha's book, Cicognani explained. "The strategy we are thinking about is like a Tech 3 but with factory-spec bikes, something like that," he said, while emphasizing that the plans had yet to be finalized. "We are thinking about it. We have some ideas."

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