Gigi Dall'Igna's statements at the big Ducati party on the outcome of the 2024 season confirm the supremacy of the Borgo Panigale brand in MotoGP. The general director of Ducati Corse gave a more than positive assessment, highlighting the record figures of the Italian brand and emphasizing the sporting spirit that reigns within the team.
At the “Campioni in Festa” event, held in Bologna to celebrate another triumphant year of Ducati in MotoGP, Gigi Dall'Igna, general director of Ducati Corse, gave an extremely positive assessment of the 2024 season. With impressive figures and notable results, he highlighted the successes of the Italian brand while discussing the challenges ahead in 2025.
Ducati confirmed its supremacy in MotoGP in 2024, even surpassing the previous year's performance. Dall'Igna said he was impressed by the numbers achieved this season: " we have done something special and probably irreplaceable. To have 14 full podiums in 20 races is incredible. »
He also praised the unique feat achieved during the Thailand Sprint, where the eight Ducati bikes took the top positions. " This shows that all our machines were ahead of the competition »
Dall'Igna stressed the sporting spirit of Ducati, who let his drivers fight freely for the title without team interventions: " Ducati has demonstrated the sportiness of which it is capable. We allowed our drivers to fight until the end, without team games or favoritism. »
This approach has enabled George Martin to win his first world title with Pramac, despite his imminent departure for Aprilia in 2025.
Ciao from Borgo Panigale! 👋 #WorldSBK and @MotoGP Ducati riders got together at the Campioni in Festa event in Italy! 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/VAAMjdqnHQ
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Gigi Dall’Igna: “ the day i think we can't win, that will be the time to stay home«
With the arrival of Marc Marquez in the official team Ducati, Dall'Igna expressed his enthusiasm for this new era. During the first tests with the GP25, Marquez et bagnaia have shown excellent compatibility in terms of feedback: “ their feelings were very similar, which makes our work easier and confirms the direction to follow. » However, Gigi admits to having a pang in her heart when Marc Marquez got on her red machine: " When you see a champion riding his motorcycle, it's always a strong emotion ».
Dall'Igna also noted their differences in style: " Pecco is more in braking, while Marc stands out for his center of curve. But they share a determination and an experience that brings them closer »
In World Superbike, Ducati could not retain the title ofAlvaro Bautista, who gave in to Toprak Razgatlioglu. However, Niccolo Bulega impressed in his first year in the category, fighting for the title until the final round. Alvaro had an uneven season, but Niccolo was incredible. Losing the championship in the last stage shows how competitive he was. »
Dall'Igna reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Ducati at the top : " The day I think we can't win, that's the time to stay home. In 2025, we'll have to give it our all so our drivers have a chance to fight for the title. We will certainly not start defeated »
Ducati closes a memorable 2024 season, marked by historic performances in MotoGP and promising results in WorldSBK. With an explosive duo composed of bagnaia et Marquez, the Italian brand is preparing to defend its dominance while aiming for new heights in 2025.
