{
  "id": 17345636,
  "title": "Ducati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ducati-copies-swingarm-fins-and-aprilia-responds-with-upgraded-version-17345636",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:20:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-new-swingarm-aprilia-advanced-version/10869968/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ducati has copied the swingarm fins introduced by Aprilia at the recent Malaysian Grand Prix, with the Italian manufacturer now unveiling an upgraded version of the design. The move comes after Jorge Martin conceded the 2026 MotoGP title after withdrawing from the Malaysian GP. Layne Riggs, riding for Ducati, had no issue with his teammate pushing for a win despite the title fight. Alex Marquez claimed pole position at the Malaysian GP, with Jorge Martin finishing second. With just four rounds remaining in the current regulatory era, the aerodynamic restrictions for 2027 will primarily focus on lateral dimensions, but the protruding swingarm fins could become an important area of development and a new battleground next season.",
  "summary": "MotoGP is moving towards a new set of technical regulations that will reduce the influence of aerodynamics, but that does not mean manufacturers have stopped experimenting with new solutions in this area. Until a few years ago, motorcycles featured little more than simple wings, but aerodynamic development has been relentless since then. First came the stepped fairings, followed by tail fins ...…",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ducati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ducati-copies-swingarm-fins-and-aprilia-responds-with-upgraded-version",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:20:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}