Gigi Dall'Igna and Ducati want to repeat the feat in MotoGP, Pecco Bagnaia has what it takes for an encore. The Veneto engineer is thinking about his future... far from the paddock.
About Luigi Ciamburro de Motoracing
Ducati loves challenges and the next one is really important. It is about winning the world title for the second time, after the wonderful MotoGP season which ended with the victory of Pecco Bagnaia. A goal that Gigi Dall'Igna has been pursuing since 2014, when he entered the box Ducati He touched it several times with Andrea Dovizioso and finally reached. But hunger comes with eating and he wants extra: “ the most complicated things are the ones that give you the most satisfaction » – underlines the general director of Ducati Corse to Madonna di Campiglio -. “ And I really like challenges ».
Born and raised at Aprilia, he had to face the difficult transition from two-stroke to four-stroke. A radical change which risked breaking the legs of Noale's company, but the transition took place successfully, despite an adaptation phase. Gigi Dall'Igna at the end of 2013 preferred to leave his comfort zone to try a new adventure at Ducati, despite the significant offers received from the Piaggio group. “ They offered me the opportunity to become responsible for all of the Group's operations. – he told 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' -. But deep down, I knew that this MotoGP Drivers’ World Championship challenge could be won. Leaving the racing world without having succeeded in all categories didn't seem right to me ».
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ cars are a fascinating world«
During the first six months at Borgo Panigale, he got to know the people, before putting the MotoGP project in order. In recent years it has set the standard with the technological innovations brought to the track with the Desmosedici, but Dall'Igna is defined as “ more of an organizer of people than a true creator of things. It's also clear that some of the ideas put forward by Ducati are my own, maybe just a few improvements. But it's not true that all the solutions belong to me, on the contrary ».
The Emilian brand won the 2022 season by winning the MotoGP and WSBK titles, it rocked the MSMA ship with the new front lowering device, which was then banned. The 2023 prototype promises to be without revolutions but wants to amaze by winning again and perhaps by opening an era. “ Repeating yourself is difficult. Only Rossi and Marquez succeeded...Pecco has the right characteristics...for me he is one of those that could be repeated ».
One day, Gigi Dall'Igna could decide to leave MotoGP which gave him everything and could choose to take on new challenges. THE Suzuka 8 Hours, it’s a medium-term project, but the world of automobiles has its great charm… “ I don't set goals, but I evaluate what presents itself... Cars are always a fascinating world ". If an interesting offer came along one day, he would certainly take it into consideration: “why not ? » he finishes.
