WorldSBK Imola: Axel Bassani: “The sound is different, not a normal Ducati” after rev cut

Axel Bassani says the sound of his Ducati Panigale V4 R is different after WorldSBK confirmed a second revs cut of 250 for the Italian manufacturer.
Axel Bassani, Ducati WorldSBK Imola 2023
Axel Bassani, Ducati WorldSBK Imola 2023

Like the announcement earlie🌟r in the season, Ducati wer🐼e stripped of 250 revs prior to the Imola WorldSBK round while Kawasaki gained revs. 

Not just something that affects factory teams, independent teams are also impacted by such changes🌺.

Bassani, who was extremely strong on day-one of the Italian round, admitted that𝄹 the loss of 🌼revs was ‘ok’ for the moment but that the impact could be big going forward if Ducati lose more. 

"The sou🥂nd is different, it’s not a normal Ducati," said Bassani. "It’s not easy to ride like this, but for the moment it’s OK but not if we continue in th🅰is way."

Fourth fast🦩est come the end of FP2, Bassani four tenths down on Michael Ruben Rinaldi after dominating much of the session. 

"We started with a good feeling from FP1 and in FP2, I felt good with the bike from th𝓡e first laps," Bassani told . 

"I think I have good race pace; really consistent. Saturday, we will try the SCQ tyre, and we will see if we are fast or slow in Superpole and if we can start from the firs♐t or second row to h﷽ave a good race. 

"Usuಞally, in Superpole, I’m not fast but here we have a different 🦂SCQ, like at Misano: there, I was also fast in Superpole. I’m confident."

Bassani was stronger in the races at Donington Park compared to qualifying pace, so if he can address his Super🤪pole i𓆉ssues then a front row start could be a possibility.

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