On Thursday night ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Autosport reported that Ducati would not run its full 2022 engine for the season and instead use an updated 2021-spec unit.
This was reportedly a decision made by Bagnaia, which has forced Miller into running the same engine as per the technical regulations in MotoGP.
Ducati earlier on Friday refuted claims that it had ditched its 2022 engine for its factory team riders, instead saying it selected the best unit possible for both riders’ style.
Bagnaia echoed this on Friday after ending the first day of practice in Qatar 10th overall, and says he “prefers” the hybrid 2021/2022 engine he is now using.
“It’s not true that we are not using the 2022,” he replied when asked by Autosport why he is not running the 2022 engine.
“We are just using the best package possible that we decided after the test in Mandalika.
“I think every time we are used to maybe saying too many things or news coming out from Ducati too soon, but if…
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