The factory Ducati team's last-minute switch to a 'hybrid' engine design, featuring a 'mix' of 2021 and 2022 parts, was one of the main talking points on day one of the Qatar MotoGP season-opener. The Italian manufacturer and lead rider Francesco Bagnaia felt the subject was being overblown, questioning if the media would show as much interest in the engine spec of their rivals. "No-one says anything about the other bikes. Every time Ducati is the one that everyone wants to speak about and it's a bit strange," said Bagnaia. "We are just using the best package possible, like is normal I think. I prefer this engine, with this 'mix'. I like it more than the past [engine] and...
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