In a context where Ducati shines brightly in MotoGP, sporting director Davide Tardozzi was keen to salute the performances of his riders while expressing a dull frustration regarding the championship. With an unprecedented domination, notably during the Sprint in Thailand where the first eight places were occupied by Ducatis, the Italian brand has truly established its supremacy.
Tardozzi said: “ This year we crown the dream of Ducati, far beyond the Lenovo team. » However, behind this triumphant facade lies a more complex reality. Francis Bagnaia, despite its nine victories and six sprints won, finds himself in second place in the championship, 17 points rear George Martin, who, with three wins and six sprints, has managed to stand out from the crowd. Tardozzi expressed his irritation: " What annoys me a little is that 'Pecco' has won half of the races and is second in the World Championship. We must think about it for the future. »
By highlighting the mistakes made during the races, Tardozzi admits that adjustments need to be made: " We made too many mistakes in the races. This will not be the case in the future.. » He recognizes that teamwork and harmony within Ducati are major assets, but there is a bitter observation: even the best machine is not always enough to guarantee the title.
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Davide Tardozzi: “ We support Martin as best we can »
With the statistics in favor of Martin, who has shown more regularity, Davide Tardozzi don't hesitate to compliment the Spanish driver on motorsport total : " after losing the championship last year, Jorge understood very well that he needed help on an emotional level. »
His ability to handle pressure and consistently reach the podium is a testament to his maturity as a driver. Tardozzi added with a hint of admiration: " It is no coincidence that he is leading the championship. When it's time to calm down, he does that too. »
As the fight for the title rages on, Tardozzi also wanted to point out that this friendly competition between Martin et bagnaia should not obscure the exceptional performance of ducati as a team. We support Martin as best we can.. » It remains to be seen how this internal tension and rivalry will develop in the coming races. In a championnat As hotly contested as it is, every point counts, and past mistakes could turn into valuable lessons for the future.
