P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gigi Dall’Igna and Alvaro Bautsita responded to Toprak Razgatlioglu’s claim of Ducati domination in the WorldSBK championship.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, the reigning WorldSBK champion, expressed his frustration and considered quitting the series following a challenging season opener at Phillip Island. Despite finishing second in Race 1 and accumulating 20 points, he sits eighth in the standings. Razgatlioglu criticized the series, suggesting it had turned into a “Ducati Cup” as Nicolo Bulega secured a treble for the Italian manufacturer. Ducati boss Dall’Igna disagreed, highlighting Razgatlioglu’s previous dominant season with BMW machinery. Two-time WorldSBK champion Bautista supported Dall’Igna’s view, emphasizing the importance of both Ducati’s strong rider lineup and continuous bike improvements in achieving success. Ultimately, the debate over Ducati’s dominance and the significance of rider talent continues to fuel discussions in the championship.
