The San Marino Misano Grand Prix offered a race full of surprises with sudden weather changes that reshuffled the cards. Pecco Bagnaia was able to take advantage of the unstable conditions to finish in second place, while championship leader Jorge Martin finished only 15th, scoring a single point. This result reduces the gap between Martin and the championship. Behind, Marc Marquez returns to the race after his victory at Misano, signing his second consecutive achievement. And it was no secret to anyone, especially Gigi Dall'Igna, that all these great people were riding Ducatis, like the fourth man in the hierarchy, Bastianini, lying in wait...
Rain played a key role in this race, and Jorge Martin was one of the big losers of the day. Pressed by the weather conditions, the Madrid rider returned to the pits too early to change bikes, a decision that proved disastrous. Unlike his rivals, including bagnaia et Marquez, who remained on the track with slick tires, Martin saw his chances of a podium finish disappear. Gigi Dall'Igna, director of Ducati Corse, commented on this episode: “ Jorge made an easy mistake to make under these conditions. It's hard to blame him for it. »
With Seven Grand Prix remaining, the championship is more open than ever. bagnaia et Martin are fighting neck and neck for the throne, while Marc Marquez appears to be back in great form after two consecutive victories.
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ He may not be the Marc Marquez of old yet, but he is on the right track. »
A Marquez who inspires this in Gigi… "He may not yet be the Marc Marquez of before, but he is on the right track ", said Dall'Igna. The number one of Ducati Corse added that he considers that four pilots are still in contention for the world title, highlighting Marquez's rise to prominence.
The title race promises to be tense, especially as the team First Pramac Racing, with Martin in its ranks, will separate from Ducati at the end of the season to join Yamaha . Paolo Campinoti, owner of Pramac, expressed his desire to finish in style by giving a " moral slap "On Ducati by helping Martin to win the title. But Dall'Igna maintains a diplomatic attitude, stating: " may the best man win, as always. We must be impartial and let the pilots fight. »
Le MotoGP is preparing to experience an exciting end to the season, where every point will count and where the slightest error could cost dearly...
