Gigi Dall'Igna, the Managing Director of Ducati Corse, discussed the 2025 season, the design of the Desmosedici GP25, and the impact of Marc Marquez's injury, while also offering a glimpse into the 2026 rider market. The highlight of this overview was undoubtedly his evaluation of the highly anticipated GP25, a choice he confidently defended.
La Ducati GP25 does not represent a technological breakthrough, but rather a cautious evolution — a strategy embraced by Gigi Dall'Igna, general manager of Ducati Corse. The man from the Ducati Lenovo Team confirmed it bluntly:
« We announced at the beginning of the year that we didn't want to take any risks in the design of this motorcycle. HonestlyTherefore, numbers 24 and 25 are almost identical.We can certainly add a few elements to the 25thbut you can also easily go back to 24 if you wish »
A rare transparency that reflects the current philosophy at Ducati : consolidate dominance rather than disrupt a winning balance. Dall'Igna However, he admits to a slight frustration:
« I am not entirely satisfied with the GP25 because it does not represent a true evolutionBut I know that it was my choice from the start. and that's all »
Si Ducati It chose stability, its competitors did not ease up. Yamaha, Aprilia, KTM et Honda have multiplied innovations in aerodynamics and electronics. Gigi Dall'Igna He readily admits it:
« All other manufacturers are making tremendous progressThey are all taking a big step forward. That's life, and we have to stay competitive. That's reality, and we have to innovate to improve our motorcycles. »
Gigi Dall'Igna acknowledges it: Marc Marquez's accident is a strategic setback
This realism suggests that the GP25 could serve as a transitional basis before a more ambitious overhaul in 2026, when the MotoGP regulations will be thoroughly revised.
The fall of Marc Marquez in Indonesia, which occurred while he was still testing the limits of the GP25, forced Ducati to review its technical plans for the end of the season. Dall'Igna does not hide his disappointment motosan :
« It's a bit awkward for Marc, because it wasn't his fault.But sometimes, these kinds of things happen. He knows he has to accept it and stay on the right path. Before his fall, We wanted to develop something for the final Grand Prix of the 2025 season.But that's not possible at the moment. This is the main problem posed by this accident. »
An injury that deprives Ducati of a key pilot in the evaluation phase of developments and delays some crucial tests before the winter break.
Dall'Igna is already looking ahead to 2026, a pivotal year for MotoGP, notably with the end of most rider contracts. The Italian engineer knows that this period will redefine the balance of power:
« 2026 will be an important market, as almost all pilot contracts expire. At that point, You know perfectly well who the best drivers in the World Championship are. and who you would like to select. That said, I am very satisfied with the pilots we currently have »
La GP25 is a Ducati of continuity, born of a cautious philosophy rather than revolutionary ambition. While stability has often been the key to success in Borgo Panigale, the pressure is mounting: rivals are accelerating, Marc Marquez is temporarily out of the game, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a storm in the driver market. One thing is certain: Gigi Dall'Igna will always have the last word.
