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Gigi Dall’Igna says Marc Marquez was “truly unlucky” at the Thai MotoGP, where a Sprint penalty was followed by retirement in the grand prix.
After last year’s success at the Thai MotoGP, Marc Marquez faced a challenging start to Ducati’s 2026 season due to pre-season setbacks.
Despite a strong qualifying appearance, Marquez missed pole position by a narrow margin to Marco Bezzecchi and was in line for a victory after Bezzecchi’s fall during the Sprint race.
A penalty imposed on Marquez for an on-track incident led to him conceding the win to Pedro Acosta in a surprising turn of events.
The following race day saw further drama as Marquez encountered a wheel rim failure while battling for a podium finish with Raul Fernandez.
Ducati’s management under Gigi Dall’Igna recognized the need to regroup and improve performance without succumbing to panic after the end of their long-standing podium streak.
Acknowledging their rivals’ competitiveness, Ducati aimed to analyze data and refine their setup to enhance their riders’ competitiveness in the upcoming races of the season.
