It's a subject that is clearly close to the heart of the man who made the Ducati a winning machine in MotoGP. Based on the principle of who can do more, do less, the Italian druid has in mind an arrival of the Borgo Panigale firm in Moto3. This is not the first time he has spoken about it. And in Valencia, when closing the 2018 financial year, he did it again. But who does he want to convince?
Perhaps a management that is currently deaf to the call. And waiting for it to materialize in the premier category. But Moto3 would not be a dancer. The discipline has a strategic interest that Gigi Dall'Igna puts back on the table: “ This is an important category. It is even the most important class for training pilots and recognizing the true potential of a pilot. I am still convinced that it is important for Ducati to be involved in this class ».
What's more, with a 250cc single-cylinder, the Moto3 makes it possible to develop a mechanics which would be very useful for a range intended for emerging countries. But the technical manager of Ducati has another priority: that of creating his own pilot sector. Like KTM is doing. The Austrians are the only ones to be officially involved in all Grand Prix categories. And finding your rare gem very early on avoids having to poach it for 12,5 million euros...
Dall'Igna knows this subject well since he served Aprilia for a long time. Canopy under which he met Jorge Lorenzo. In passing, it should be noted that breeding champions has become a very popular activity. KTM does, but there is also a certain VR46 Academy which is starting to put its students everywhere... It will be recalled that the current Moto3 is occupied by only two manufacturers since the departure of Mahindra: Honda and KTM.
