Aero devices have been gaining prevalence in MotoGP ever since Ducati first introduced winglets on its bike in the mid-2010s, with other manufacturers also jumping on the bandwagon after seeing how it transformed the performance of the Desmosedici.
While the impact of excessive aerodynamics on the quality of racing has made its usage a controversial topic, 2024 saw bike makers only taking things up a notch by investing more in radical wings and fairings – with Aprilia and KTM leading the way in terms of new developments.
