When we look at the rankings of the German Grand Prix and go through the time sheets, we cannot speak of a resounding failure of the Ducati factory. But it all depends on which end of the lens you look at the reality of the Sachsenring and the angle assumed by the great General of the Red Army Gigi Dall'Igna can only make him brood. What does the track records, pole positions and podiums matter if it does not serve the objective initially set for this year which is the world title. And this one moved away for the official troops. There is still hope for allied commandos, but this does not seem to be taken into account and that means a lot...
Gigi Dall'Igna was not fooled by the podium at the last German Grand Prix which he watched from afar. Indeed, it was a Pyrrhic victory for more of his flock, with the bitterness of seeing one of his servants leaving, because he did not retain him in his ranks, receiving the honors, in the person of Jack Miller : " I would first like to pay tribute to Jack by reiterating our gratitude for the loyalty and commitment which he has always demonstrated with talent and professionalism. As well as for the team spirit with which he contributed to the growth of our project » commented Gigi.
There was also, and in front of the Australian, the one who affectionately nicknames him “goatee”, the Frenchman Johann zarco, second to his brilliant compatriot fabio quartararo, great savior of Yamaha before the Lord: “ Zarco's splendid confirmation at the top says a lot about the solidity and quality of the rider and the Pramac team ". The Italian will only say that about the man who is on his fourth podium this season and who is now third in the championship as the best driver in his brand. He even dilutes it with Luca marini : “ I consider Luca Marini's fifth place as an exciting step for his growth and that of VR46 ».
Gigi Dall'Igna sees Ducati's internal crisis coming: “ it is essential for us to feel like a team«
This shipped, Gigi Dall'Igna cannot hide any further what really marks him and what he especially takes away from the German Grand Prix: “ but unfortunately, it's all the disappointment for Pecco's 'zero' that wins, all the more so after the umpteenth and promising pole position obtained. As our adversaries rightly achieve another decisive victory from a global perspective ».
Then he ends with what is now the new objective of the season: not to implode: “ now it is essential for us to feel like a team, knowing that he has a great bike and above all that he is a great rider. We will still have to grow together, learn from our mistakes and humbly seek the solutions we need to achieve the one goal that we still lack ».
We will therefore take great care to Pecco Bagnaia, which we signed until 2024. Does this mean that we will let him choose his teammate to guarantee his emotional balance? In any case, we will have understood that being a pilot in red and a pilot Ducati elsewhere, there was a difference in terms of consideration. But this had already not escaped George Martin nor to Enea Bastianini.
Results of the MotoGP German Grand Prix at Sachsenring:
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