‘Physical limit of bike is one thing; mental limit of rider is another'

Pecco's set-up secrets | View in browser MOTOGP | MAT OXLEY 'The physical limit of the bike is one thing; the mental limit of a rider is another' Why is Ducati's Desmosedici so good? How will it be better in 2024? How important are computer simulations in MotoGP? Ducati's three-times title-winning crew chief tells (nearly) all Cristian Gabbarini is the crew chief who has sat alongside the winners of all three of Ducati's MotoGP world titles: Casey Stoner in 2007 and Pecco Bagnaia in 2022 and 2023. Crew chiefs are engineers but they're a bit different from other engineers, because they are the primary communication link between the rider and those other engineers. So crew chiefs need as much emotional intelligence as they need motorcycle intelligence, because the human side is so big in bike racing, much bigger than in cars... READ MORE PHOTO: DUCATI HALL OF FAME Help choose a Hall of Fame legend for a chance to win £1900 Goodwood tickets The door is open once more for one of racing's true legends to join the gallery of the greats. Each of this year's nominees hold a significant record, along with a lengthy list of achievements and undeniable talent. Help us decide by voting now and you'll be entered into a draw for two Goodwood Season Tickets, giving you access to every day of next year's Members' Meeting, Festival of Speed and Revival — plus grandstand access. VOTE NOW SHOP PROMOTION Motor Sport shop: Bestsellers Official Motor Sport Magazine 100 Years Calendar | 2024 Build a Porsche 911 | Advent Calendar | Christmas Gift Benetton | The Rebels of Formula 1 | Signed by Damien Smith Formula 1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - City of Lights - 2023 Binder | Racing Green | Motor Sport Jenson Button Signed | Full Size Brawn GP Helmet Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60