It's been an unimaginably tough season for Ducati in 2011. The arrival of Valentino Rossi has served only to prove that the design of the Desmosedici has some fundamental design flaws that only a particular talent can ride around, and the factory Ducatis have spent all this year circulating in mid-pack. Right now, the focus in Bologna has shifted completely towards 2012, with this season being used to gather data to help build next year's bike.
At Indianapolis, both Marlboro Ducati riders confirmed that major changes are on the cards for the Desmosedici for next year, with the current design, now being used by both Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi in the GP11.1, likely to see large-scale modifications.
Speaking to reporters, Rossi acknowledged that the new parts which debuted at Brno had helped, finishing the Czech round much closer to Jorge Lorenzo and the front runners than he has been for some time. The change - a modification to the headstock, including inserts and fork bottoms - had given Rossi a little more feel at the front, but it was still not enough. If he was to be able to fight with Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner for wins, he said, a much bigger step would be needed.
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