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The MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix was one of the toughest weekends of the years for Ducati. The factory team failing to score on the podium and the overall championship remaining wide open disappointed manager Gigi Dall’Igna. However, Dall’Igna stressed that these results showed how high the competition in the sport is, emphasizing the importance of fighting for every position.
MotoGP The Dutch Grand Prix was an unusual weekend for the Ducati team. Following Trackhouse Aprilia scoring points in both Sprint and the main race, the failure of the Ducati factory team to reach the podium caused disappointment in the results. In response, Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna pointed out the inadequacy of the performance while emphasizing that the championship fight continues.
“For the factory team, this was essentially a regular Grand Prix. We fought hard but we couldn't reach the podium. We are used to it and we failed to do what was expected of us in the starting grid.”
The experienced manager stated that the team did not meet expectations. Despite this, Dall’Igna noted that the championship is still wide open and that the emergence of different teams in the forefront is a positive development for MotoGP.
“Everyone has a place in the sport. Following Assen, the overall standings became completely open, and new championship contenders emerged.”
The Rise of Competition and Team Performance
Dall’Igna stressed that race results show how much the level of competition has increased, stating that the emergence of different teams at Assen is positive for MotoGP. This development reveals that there are always new battles and potential on the track.
Dall’Igna congratulated Davide Brivio’s team wholeheartedly, acknowledging their performance to Trackhouse Aprilia.
“We saw the same results in the main race as in the Sprint race. I sincerely congratulate Davide Brivio’s team.”
Furthermore, he pointed out that the victories achieved by Raúl Fernández and Ai Ogura at Assen showed how high the competition in MotoGP has reached. These achievements indicate that the overall level of the sport is rising.
The Fight of Star Riders
Fabio Di Giannantonio and Álex Márquez were the riders who displayed the most impressive performances for Ducati at the end of the week. The Italian manager said that these two riders represented Ducati not only through their finishing positions but also through the character and fighting spirit they demonstrated.
Di Giannantonio’s third place in the Sprint race and the podium he achieved on Sunday were very valuable. Dall’Igna evaluated Di Giannantonio’s comeback to the top positions after penalties as "a magnificent performance that shows what belief means."
The performances of riders like Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia also drew attention. Dall’Igna stated that Marc Marquez’s result finishing seventh was misleading, saying, “Marc only finished seventh, but he raced with great pride. He was third at one point. This is what distinguishes champions from others; they fight until the end in every position.”
Furthermore, despite Francesco Bagnaia being sidelined due to a brake issue, the Ducati Corse General Manager emphasized that the rider displayed a strong performance up until that moment in the race and deserved to continue the positive streak he regained in recent times. This highlights the importance of the fighting spirit in every position.
Time to Learn Lessons
Dall’Igna admitted that Assen was an unusual weekend for Ducati, but he rejected the idea that a single race can determine the season. Therefore, he stated that it is essential to analyze these types of days correctly and extract the necessary lessons to look ahead.
“For us, it was a regular weekend that we are not used to. We must analyze such days correctly and extract the necessary lessons to look ahead.”
Ducati has now turned its attention to the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring. The Borgo Panigale team aims to regain the momentum lost at Assen in Germany.
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