Ducati Corse boss Gigi Dall’Igna has confirmed MotoGP riders Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso will switch from the Factory to the Open class in 2014.

It means that both riders will use the spec Magneti Marelli ECU hardware and software but on the upside get more fuel and a softer rear tyre option.

“We have carefully studied the new technical regulations and have concluded that the Open option is the most interesting for Ducati, in the current situation,” said Dall’Igna.

“This year we have to keep developing our bikes throughout the season to improve our competitiveness, and the Factory option appears to be too restrictive for our needs. We are confident that the electronics package provided by Magneti Marelli and DORNA has very good quality and will allow the correct management of all the main functions of the bikes.”