There's something almost paradoxical about Gigi Dall'Igna's statements after the German Grand Prix. His star rider just had a perfect weekend, Ducati achieved another 1-2-3 finish in the Sprint class, Marc Marquez is now only 18 points behind the championship leader, and the Italian manufacturer continues to win everything in Superbike. And yet, the Ducati Corse boss stubbornly refuses to speak like a man who has already won.
On the contrary, his message is crystal clear: the 2026 MotoGP championship is far from over. We are halfway through an extraordinary season " he writes right off the bat. A season " as unpredictable as it is exciting ».
The choice of words is obviously not insignificant. He could have spoken of regained dominance or a spectacular comeback of Marc MarquezHe prefers to emphasize the unpredictability of a championnat which has already defied all predictions since the beginning of the year.
The most interesting thing about the analysis of Dall'Igna probably concerns Marc Marquez himself. “ He sets the pace with clean and fast riding, controlling his motorcycle without ever overdoing it, with the usual consistency and solidity: the talent of a true champion who constantly strives to perfect his technique. »
The boss of Ducati finally described a Marc Marquez quite different from the one who built his legend in MotoGP. A Marker more calculating, more methodical and above all much more mature in its risk management.
He goes even further by mentioning " a racing style that, at first glance, is less spectacular, but optimized to do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, without taking unnecessary risks "A particularly interesting statement when one recalls the numerous criticisms leveled at the Spanish driver in recent years, some believing that he didn't know how to drive except at the absolute limit. Clearly, Gigi Dall'Igna do not share this opinion.
Gigi Dall'Igna: " It is crucial never to take anything for granted and to fight to the very end. »
The Director General of Ducati Corse It also brings to mind something that many had already forgotten. I'm thinking of Marc who, after Mugello, was 102 points behind the leaderThis simple sentence probably sums up all the caution that is being exercised. Ducati today.
Si Marc Marquez was able to erase a deficit of over one hundred points in just a few races, so nobody at Ducati cannot reasonably consider that the current hierarchy of championnat is final. That is precisely what explains why Dall'Igna refuses to get carried away despite the excellent results obtained at Sachsenring.
The strongest message of his analysis ultimately comes when he discusses the second half of the season. The standings have been completely turned upside down and the World Championship is wide open again. Five contenders are separated by just 24 points.. » And above all: « It is crucial never to take anything for granted and to fight to the very end. »
This caution contrasts sharply with certain external analyses which already present Marc Marquez as the overwhelming favorite for the championship. DucatiIt seems that the lesson of this early season is precisely not to draw definitive conclusions after a few Grand Prix.
Between injuries, piloting errors and plot twists, the 2026 season has already repeatedly demonstrated its ability to completely reshuffle the cards.
Finally, it is interesting to note that Dall'Igna He doesn't limit his congratulations to MotoGP. He also points out that Ducati has just landed his 22nd Superbike constructors' title, the fifth consecutive, while Nicholas Bulega et Iker Lecuona continue to crush the competition. It was a big celebration for Ducati " he wrote with a certain pride.
But even in this part of the press release, he places more emphasis on the work of the technical teams, the evolution of the projects and the contribution of the people than on the simple accumulation of trophies.
Ultimately, the remarks of Gigi Dall'Igna perhaps they tell a deeper story about DucatiAfter several years of dominance, the Italian brand understood that a modern world championship is not won by Qatarnor at Mugellonor even at SachsenringIt is won on the evening of the last race.
Marc Marquez has made a spectacular comeback in the title fight. Ducati probably has one of the best bikes on the grid and also dominates the SuperbikeDespite this, no one in Borgo Panigale seems to take anything for granted.
And when the boss of the winningest team repeats that one must not never take anything for granted His opponents would probably be well advised to take him seriously.
