Gigi Dall'Igna, Ducati Corse's Managing Director, gave a nuanced analysis of the 2025 French Grand Prix, where Ducati missed out on a record 23rd consecutive victory, keeping within Honda's 22 wins (1997-1998). Johann Zarco's (LCR Honda) victory in a chaotic flag-to-flag race halted Borgo Panigale's momentum, but Dall'Igna praised the contrasting performances of Marc Marquez (2nd), Pecco Bagnaia (16th) and Fermin Aldeguer (3rd) while congratulating his former rider from his former satellite team Pramac...
The general manager of Ducati Corse, Gigi Dall'Igna, returned to the 2025 MotoGP French Grand Prix, an unpredictable race marked by rain, bike changes and an outcome that saw the record winning streak of Ducati will stop 22, equaling that of Honda in the 1990s.
« A crazy race, marked by constant twists and turns, uncertain weather, and strategic bets in the chaos. These are events to watch rather than to comment on. " he summed up, adding. " Johann Zarco seized his opportunity with a flawless race in the rain: heartfelt congratulations! »
Gigi Dall'Igna was particularly satisfied with the race management of Marc Marquez, author of a second strategic place. When you play in the championship, everything becomes more complex.. Marc had an excellent race, led without taking unnecessary risksHe was able to take advantage of the mistakes of others to gain valuable points. »
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ Pecco Bagnaia must be given confidence again »
On the other hand, the underperformance of Pecco Bagnaia, victim of a fall at the start of the race, was experienced as a hard blow. A big disappointment. Pecco's strategy was the right one, he could have aimed for the top of the rankingsBut a mistake, not his fault, ruined his hopes. Friday had shown promise... The whole team needs to roll up their sleeves to restore his confidence. »
Finally, the technical director welcomed the young driver's first Grand Prix podium. Fermin Aldeguer, already noticed the day before at the Sprint. “I’m finishing in style with this magnificent race in Aldeguer. He surprises us at every race. Let this be the beginning of a long series! »
The Le Mans weekend was mixed for Ducati. If the winning streak has stopped, the team can count on a Marc Marquez regular and a Aldeguer on the rise. The challenge remains to relaunch a Pecco Bagnaia losing confidence.
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