MotoGP, Portugal, Gigi Dall'Igna: “we are aware at Ducati that the competition has intensified this year”

The Portuguese Grand Prix offered a contrasting spectacle for Ducati, marked by the brilliant victory of Jorge Martin, but also by the regrettable incident between Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. Gigi Dall'Igna, the general manager of Ducati Corse, shared his mixed feelings about this emotional weekend.

« It was a weekend where we were protagonists at all levels, both positive and negative, " began Gigi Dall'Igna. " On the one hand, we saw Jorge Martin shows unparalleled tenacity and fighting spirit, triumphant despite the many uncertainties. Enea Bastianini, for his part, was able to take his revenge on a track that damaged his last season."

Dall'Igna praised the perseverance of Martin : " his ability to remain focused and stubborn until the end deserves to be commended. As for Enea, his second place has a lot of value, especially on a circuit that he considers his own."

Gigi Dall’Igna: “ it is with deep regret at Ducati that we note the accident between Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez »

However, the weekend was not so rosy for bagnaia, including the accident with Marquez tarnished the results of Ducati. " It is with deep regret that we note the accident between Pecco and Marc, which deprived them of valuable points. A difficult weekend for Pecco, where we have not found the expected balance, although everything seemed in place during the Sprint race until the fatal error."

To Dall'Igna, the important thing is to understand and act without giving in to panic: “ It is crucial to determine the causes and find solutions quickly. We must stay alerts, aware that the competition has intensified this year, with ever more numerous and formidable opponents."

The director of Ducati Corse concludes on GP One on a note of optimism: “ this championship promises to be long and exciting. We will experience it intensely with our fans, race after race."