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Gigi Dall'Igna

The 2024 MotoGP season takes a short break before its final four races, with the title in sight for two Ducati riders: Prima Pramac's Jorge Martin and current champion Pecco Bagnaia of the factory team. Only ten points separate the two, foreshadowing a thrilling and hard-fought end to the championship. With four riders leading the general classification, Ducati once again confirms its incredible dominance of the championship, which it has maintained for three seasons. At the heart of this rise is Gigi Dall'Igna, general manager of Ducati Corse, who has become the architect of a reign as technical as it is strategic.

Faced with rumors of possible favoritism towards Bagnaia, Dall'Igna took a very clear position in an interview for La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed by Todocircuito, affirming his commitment to sports justice: "Those who say we won't let Jorge Martin win don't know my story ", says the Italian engineer, recalling that for him, " the best must win » Ducati has therefore taken the decision to freeze all technical updates, in particular by refusing to introduce the new chassis tested at MisanoThis decision, motivated by a concern for equality, was difficult but necessary: Ducati wants its riders to fight on equal terms until the end.

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Gigi Dall’Igna: “ I will do my utmost to ensure that neither internal politics nor personal preferences disrupt the title fight. »

This internal equity recalls the historical tensions between Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi in Yamaha . Dall'Igna highlighted the differences between these two rivalries by explaining: “ At that time, there was a wall. Today, Jorge and Pecco share all the data, and we do exactly the same job for both drivers. » Respect between Martin et bagnaia is also obvious, and Dall'Igna hopes that this healthy competition will continue until Valencia. I will do my best so that the best man wins, and to ensure that neither internal politics nor personal preferences disrupt the fight for the title ", he added.

Changes in the personnel market in the MotoGP world are also arousing interest, including the arrival of Roman Albesian, former technical director ofApriliaAmong Honda HRC, and that of Fabiano Sterlacchini, a former Ducati engineer, who is joining Aprilia from KTM. Dall'Igna shared his opinion on these transfers, noting the importance for Honda to achieve greater competitiveness, but also highlighting the challenges that this represents: " Albesiano will have to adapt to a new work culture ; it won't be easy " he said. As for Sterlacchini, Dall'Igna remains skeptical: "Honestly, I don't think he was Aprilia's first choice »

Interrogé sur his own refusal to join Honda, Dall'Igna said it was important to build a team for the long term. Setting up a structure takes time and It takes the right people to express ideas, concepts and new solutions ", he explains. In this sense, his commitment to Ducati is total, reflecting the dynamics and stability that the manufacturer seeks to preserve in MotoGP.

Alors que le championnat is coming to an end, the suspense remains intact. Ducati, under the leadership of Gigi Dall'Igna, will ensure that the battle remains fair and thrilling, guaranteeing a duel where only the best will triumph.

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