Aprilia Spared Punishment But Ducati Insists On Stricter Security

Ducati Blasts Mechanic for Leaking Rival Bike Data

Aprilia Spared Punishment, But Ducati Insists on Stricter Security

A Disturbing Incident Raises Concerns About Industrial Espionage in MotoGP

In a shocking turn of events, Ducati has publicly condemned a mechanic for illegally scanning rival bikes during the Austrian MotoGP weekend. The incident has sent shockwaves through the paddock, raising serious concerns about industrial espionage in the sport.

According to Ducati, the mechanic, who has not been named, used a laser scanner to gather data on competing bikes from Aprilia, KTM, and Honda. The data, which included detailed measurements and aerodynamic profiles, could potentially provide Ducati with a significant advantage in developing its own bikes.

Ducati has strongly condemned the mechanic's actions, calling them "idiotic" and "unacceptable." The team has also requested that MotoGP officials take strict measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

"We absolutely do not tolerate this kind of behavior," said Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi. "It's not fair play, and it's not the way to compete in MotoGP. We demand that the highest possible sanctions be imposed on the responsible parties."

Aprilia, the team targeted by the mechanic's scanning, has been spared punishment, as there is no evidence that the team was involved in or aware of the incident.

However, the incident has raised broader concerns about the vulnerability of MotoGP teams to industrial espionage. With the increasing use of advanced technology in the sport, teams are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of their secrets being stolen.

Key Points:

* Ducati has accused a mechanic of illegally scanning rival bikes during the Austrian MotoGP weekend. * The data collected included detailed measurements and aerodynamic profiles, which could provide Ducati with a significant advantage. * Ducati has strongly condemned the incident and demanded strict sanctions against the responsible parties. * Aprilia has been spared punishment, as there is no evidence of the team's involvement. * The incident has raised concerns about industrial espionage in MotoGP and the vulnerability of teams to technology theft.

Sources:

* [Ducati Blasts Mechanic for Leaking Rival Bike Data](https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/989896/1/ducati-blasts-mechanic-leaking-rival-bike-data) * [Aprilia Spared Punishment, But Ducati Insists on Stricter Security](https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-spared-punishment-ducati-stricter-security/4948176/)