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Ducati has made light of speculation over MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi’s future.
Ducati dismissed rumors of MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi’s departure, sparked by a report on Gazzetta.it citing “internal rumors.” Alleged tensions with Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna were said to come from comments made during the 2025 MotoGP season.
The report indicated a potential ‘divorce’ between Ducati and Tardozzi, with names like Michele Pirro and Gino Borsoi being mentioned as successors. However, Ducati seemed to mock the speculation by posting a staged confrontation photo followed by one of them laughing together on social media.
Tardozzi, 66, called the rumors “absurd and unfounded,” emphasizing his solid relationship with Ducati. He has been a key figure in Ducati’s management since retiring as a rider in 1992, winning MotoGP titles with Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez.
Despite a brief stint with BMW in 2010, Tardozzi’s strong ties with Ducati have remained, leading to success in both WorldSBK and MotoGP.
