MotoGP, Gigi Dall'Igna (Ducati): "In Bagnaia's case, feelings are more important than results"

Once again, Gigi Dall'Igna leaves the Hungarian MotoGP Grand Prix with a smile: His official driver Marc Marquez brought him back the two victories in addition to the pole position, and is steadily approaching the world title. However, it was very complicated for Pecco Bagnaia, who finished ninth on Sunday. The Italian, stuck in Q1 and non-existent on Saturday, nevertheless assured that he had found a solution during the warm-up. Is this the beginning of the return of the triple world champion? Dall'Igna has hope.

As is often the case after races, Dall'Igna spoke to the Italian media GP OneHe is very satisfied with Ducati's performance on the winding Hungarian track. "Marc was very good. Marco Bezzecchi made him work hard. Balaton Park is a difficult track where you have to take risks." he declared.

 

 

Pecco Bagnaia could have finished eighth, but a mistake on the last lap saw him lose the position to Pol Espargaro. "Pecco had a great race, it's a shame he had that long lap at the end. Compared to the tests, he has progressedWe spoke to him after debriefing with Marc Marquez. he continued. This was enough to cheer up the two-time MotoGP world champion, who had lost all his strengths on the Desmosedici GP25.

After all, this remains a ninth place, and one of Bagnaia's worst results since his emergence in mid-2022. Dall'Igna is not focusing on the result, but prefers to stick to his driver's words. « In Bagnaia's case, feelings are more important than results.We made a major change to his bike on Saturday evening, then another during the warm-up that we hadn't been able to test. We hope we have found the right path » he concluded.

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