Gigi Dall'Igna's statements during the big Ducati party on the outcome of the 2024 season confirm the supremacy of the Borgo Panigale brand in MotoGP. The general manager of Ducati Corse gave a more than positive assessment, highlighting the record figures of the Italian brand and underlining the sporting spirit which reigns within the team.
During the “Campioni in Festa” event, organized in Bologna to celebrate another triumphant year of
Ducati a MotoGP, Dall'Igna's teethgeneral director of Ducati Corsegave an extremely positive assessment of the 2024 season. With impressive figures and striking results, he highlighted the successes of the Italian brand while discussing the challenges ahead in 2025.
Ducati confirmed its supremacy in MotoGP in 2024, even surpassing the performances of the previous year.
Dall'Igna said he was impressed by the figures achieved this season: “ we did something special and probably irreplaceable. To make 14 complete podiums in 20 races is incredible. »
He also praised the unique feat achieved during the
Thailand sprint, where the eight Ducati motorcycles took the first positions. « This shows that
all our machines were ahead of the competition. »
Dall'Igna insisted on the sportsmanship of
Ducatiwhich let its drivers fight freely for the title without team interventions: “
Ducati demonstrated the sportiness of which it is capable.
We allowed our drivers to fight until the end, without team games or favoritism. »
This approach allowed Jorge Martin to win his first world title with Pramacdespite his imminent departure for Aprilia in 2025.
Gigi Dall'Igna : « The day I think we can't win, it'll be time to stay home«
With the arrival of
Marc Marquez in the official team
DucatiDall'Igna expressed his enthusiasm for this new era. During the first tests with the GP25,
Marquez et Bagnaia showed excellent compatibility in terms of feedback: “
their feelings were very similarwhich facilitates our work and confirms the direction to follow. » However, Gigi admits to having a pang in her heart when Marc Marquez got on his red machine: “ when you see a champion riding his bike, it’s always a strong emotion ».
Dall'Igna also noted their differences in style: ”
Pecco is more braking, while Marc stands out for his corner center. But they share a determination and an experience that brings them together. »
And World Superbike,
Ducati was unable to retain the title ofAlvaro Bautistawho gave in to
Toprak Razgatlioglu. However, Niccolo Bulega impressed in his first year in the category, fighting for the title until the last round. “
Alvaro had an uneven season, but Niccolo was incredible. Losing the championship in the final stage shows how competitive he has been. »
Dall'Igna reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Ducati at the top: “ The day I think we can't win, it will be time to stay home. In 2025, we will have to give everything so that our drivers have a chance to fight for the title. We certainly won't start out defeated. »
Ducati closes a memorable 2024 season, marked by historic performances in MotoGP and promising results in WorldSBK. With an explosive duo composed of
Bagnaia et Marquezthe Italian brand is preparing to defend its dominance while aiming for new heights in 2025.
