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Gigi Dall’Igna warns staying at the top of MotoGP is “never a foregone conclusion” after Ducati bounced back from a tough Australian Grand Prix at Sepang.
Ducati Corse’s Gigi Dall’Igna emphasized that maintaining dominance in MotoGP is never guaranteed, following Ducati’s rebound from a tough Australian weekend.
Despite winning the MotoGP riders’ title for four consecutive seasons and the constructors’ for six seasons, Ducati faced setbacks in Australia without Marc Marquez.
The team endured its worst performance in recent times, with no Ducati rider on the front row in qualifying and no Desmosedici on the Sprint race podium.
Although Fabio di Giannantonio secured a second-place finish, the factory team failed to score any points, illustrating the challenges of staying competitive.
Dall’Igna expressed the importance of constant commitment to success and praised Francesco Bagnaia for his strong showing in Sepang, despite a puncture thwarting his podium hopes.
The Ducati boss highlighted progress in understanding their bike’s handling, particularly praising Bagnaia’s performance turnaround over the weekend.
Dall’Igna also commended other riders and teams for their achievements and sent well wishes to injured Moto3 riders, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the experiences despite challenges.
