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In an interview, Gigi Dall'Igna, general manager of Ducati Corse, revealed his vision for the future of MotoGP. The father of Ducati's success spoke in particular of the importance of the V4 engine and the challenges linked to changing regulations.
In an interview with Speedweek, Dall'Igna's teeththe general director of Ducati Corseshared his thoughts on MotoGP's current challenges and the future of the booming manufacturer. With the team in contention for the title, Dall'Igna is aware of the challenges ahead, but remains confident in the power of Desmosedici.
The current situation of Ducatiwith two teams competing, allows you to explore different strategies. Dall'Igna said: “ one thing is certain: we cannot be better represented. » He also discusses the importance of budgetary management in today’s sport: “ my role is not limited to technical innovation. As a manager, I need to make sure we manage within the budget we have. »
New MotoGP regulations, including a freeze on engine development, have prompted Dall'Igna to adopt a more conservative approach. “ In the current situation, I am in favor of slowing down the pace of development. We need to think very carefully about how we spend money “, he explained.
Gigi Dall'Igna and Marc Marquez in red: “ it is our goal to maintain this superiority with six pilots instead of eight, but with an additional challenge »
Looking to the future, Dall'Igna is particularly excited about the 2027 season, when the 850 cc engine capacity will be introduced. “ This is a great opportunity to create completely new machines. We will definitely see innovative solutionsmore we will focus on our existing V4 concept “, he affirmed with conviction.
Dall'Igna also addresses the subject of fuel development, a major challenge as MotoGP moves towards entirely non-fossil solutions. “ The use of fuels with different properties must not compromise reliability. We are working to improve performance while maintaining reliability », he clarified, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Shell in this project.
The road to success for Ducati is fraught with pitfalls, but Dall'Igna is ready to navigate through these challenges while managing a team now strengthened by the presence of Marc Marquez. « It is our goal to maintain this superiority with six pilots instead of eight, but with an additional challenge “, he concluded.
With a promising future and challenges ahead, Ducatiunder the direction of Dall'Igna's teethis well positioned to continue to shine in the world of MotoGP.
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