The emotion was palpable during the Spanish Grand Prix, where Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia engaged in a breathtaking duel for victory and Ducati Corse man Gigi Dall'Igna was not left out for express it. This face-to-face was the first since their incident at Portimao, but this time, despite contact during the race, the two drivers crossed the finish line showing obvious mutual respect. An atmosphere that was appreciated by the same Dall'Igna who must make big decisions with a view to 2025...
Gigi Dall'Igna, observing with passion, did not fail to praise the performance of bagnaia, highlighting the mastery and determination of the Italian pilot. “ Pecco was exceptional from the first round. His driving marked this difficult and intense race, revealing all his technique, his intelligence and his character., " said Dall'Igna.
He also highlighted the ability to bagnaia to overcome the bitterness of a disappointing result in the Sprint race, transforming this frustration into renewed motivation for the main race. “ Pecco was able to revive the fate of the weekend, a trademark of his strength to find great motivation and concentrate all his energy on the race, " added Dall'Igna.
The technical director Ducati also praised Marc Marquez, recognizing his performance as that of a champion who further values the triumph of bagnaia. " He was a loyal and indomitable Marquez. His presence enhanced Pecco's victory, testifying to the great work accomplished by his team."
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ the fall of Jorge Martin now opens the door for Marquez and Bagnaia to move up the rankings »
The mutual respect displayed by Marquez et bagnaia after the race did not escape Dall'Igna, who expressed his appreciation for their sportsmanship. “ The gesture of great sportsmanship between these two greats after the race was very significant and gave me particular satisfaction,” he revealed.
Dall'Igna also commented on the performance of George Martin, who had every chance of winning before his fall, noting that without this incident, Martin could have offered an explosive end to the race. “ Martin showed his competitiveness and could have been the protagonist of a spectacular final if he had not fallen. His fall now opens the door for Marquez and Bagnaia to move up the rankings."
By thus delivering this general impression, Gigi Dall'Igna leaves this feeling that Jorge Martin is not really tomorrow's priority for a factory Ducati who would see in its ranks a duo bringing together several World Champion titles MotoGP...
