Mandalika will go down in Ducati history: not for Pecco Bagnaia's dominance, nor for a brilliant move by Marc Marquez—but for a collective slap in the face inflicted on the Factory team by... its own satellites. And in particular by a 19-year-old rookie with disconcerting composure: Fermin Aldeguer. Gigi Dall'Igna takes stock.
Gigi Dall'Igna admitted it without hesitation: this Indonesian Grand Prix was " the most complicatedof the season. " Neither Pecco Bagnaia, in desperate search of bearings, nor Marc Marquez, again injured, were unable to carry the red flag on Indonesian soil. The paddock was in apnea, the data adrift, and the Factory Ducati on the back.
And yet, the official team Ducati is the world team champion, in the midst of his darkest weekend. A symbol of structural domination, but also of a generational shift. Because this title, Ducati owes it to its client teams: Gresini, Pramac, VR46 — and now, Gresini more than ever.
« I said itedie to our extraordinary team, to our daughters and to our boyslessons, of vreal professionals ", said from'Igna, welcoming this bittersweet victory.
But the name that will remain is Fermin AldeguerBarely an adult, the Spaniard didn't just win: he dominated. Saturday, second. Sunday, alone in the world. In control, in attack, in lucidity.
« He pilotedlike a champion expevented. A victory ofin its firstfirst season, as only true champions can do " marveled from'Igna. " CThis is our lightst to Mandalika. » And what a symbol: the second youngest winner of a MotoGP GP, just behind… Marc Marquez.
Gigi Dall’Igna: “ fortunately, Ducati, this nIt's not that'a motorcycle. C'is a team. A philosophy. A family »
Meanwhile, Alex Marquez continued his work of clinical consistency. Less explosive than his teammate, but with formidable consistency, the younger brother took another podium finish, consolidating him as the best independent driver and second in the championship.
« He ofI'm smart, methical, fidele to himeven. And it pays », summarized from'Igna, visibly satisfied with the progress of the project MotoGP Gresini.
On the other hand, on the factory side, the faces are closed. bagnaia has again failed to find his feeling on the GP25, while Marquez, physically affected, was forced to return to Spain. Dall'Igna don't evade:
« We'll have to analyze it calmly. The weekend was very difficult to digest. But we remain confident.« . And he adds: " nWe sincerely wish Marc a speedy recovery, without haste or unforeseen circumstances.»
A message of unity, but also a muted warning: the duo Bagnaia-Marquez, long-awaited, is at a standstill, while the youth — Fermin in the lead — already knocking at the door.
« Sometimes you need a weekend like thisto remember that nothingIt's easy, that everything is merite ", remember from'Igna who concludes: “ Fortunately, Ducati, this nIt's not that'a motorcycle. C'is a team. One philosophy. One family. Go Ducati! »
