Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden have been working hard on the modifications of the fresh Ducati Desmosedici GP10 prototype at Sepang recently, and they will add to the evolution of the new engine in Malaysia later this month.

The bike has incurred some major amendments, and Ducati Marlboro Team Manager Vittoriano Guareschi explains these changes.

“The bike has many new things,” says the Italian. “The biggest difference is the engine: the new engine is a big bang, whereas the Ducati engine has been a screamer for the past three years. Another important change is the seat support – this is completely new and is stiffer compared to last year, which is much better for the feeling. It’s possible to understand the rear tyre better. There is a new front fork which is the same brand – Öhlins – but it’s completely new. With this fork it’s possible to push more in the braking. We think this is a good advantage.”

Guareschi adds, “We have a further important point, which is the swingarm. In this case it is aluminium but we have a choice of carbon fibre. With the swingarm in carbon it is possible to improve the bike in different conditions.”

Guareschi also makes a note of the new fairing, which was shown in the last four events last year, adding: “These are the big differences and we want to see the results on the track!”