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Gigi Dall’Igna Expresses High Regard for Honda and Discusses Márquez’s Move to Ducati

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October 17, 2023
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Gigi Dall’Igna Expresses High Regard for Honda and Discusses Márquez’s Move to Ducati

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Marc Márquez’s recent switch from Honda to Gresini after 11 seasons with the Japanese team has been a hot topic in the MotoGP world. Ducati, on the other hand, welcomes this development. The chief engineer of the Italian brand, Dall’Igna, is among those celebrating the move. In an interview with Australian Motorcycle News (AMCN), the Italian discussed Márquez’s signing and the current championship battle within Ducati.

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Ducati boasts a roster of champions, and currently, three of its riders are vying for the 2023 title. Dall’Igna acknowledges the situation and anticipates another contender joining the fray next year. He emphasized the importance of good management, especially with the addition of a champion like Márquez. However, he firmly stated that Bastianini’s position is not up for debate.

Interestingly, Honda had tried to lure Dall’Igna away from Ducati, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Dall’Igna revealed that he had discussions with the Japanese team but feels at home with Ducati. He expressed gratitude for his current position and mentioned his immense respect for Honda, especially after they approached him.

Dall’Igna is excited about Márquez joining Ducati and believes the Spanish rider can bring out the best in the Italian bike. He compared the situation with Bezzecchi, who, despite riding last year’s bike, is competing for the title this season. The chief engineer is optimistic about Márquez’s potential but also acknowledges that much will depend on the rider.

The uncertainty surrounding Márquez’s future post-2023, given his one-year contract with Gresini, has raised eyebrows. This makes him a free agent, opening doors not just to the Ducati factory team but also to Aprilia and KTM. As a result, Ducati is cautious about sharing technical secrets, fearing he might move elsewhere in 2025.

Dall’Igna also touched upon Johann Zarco’s move to Honda from Ducati next year, emphasizing that knowledge transfer is inevitable in such situations. He appreciates the ongoing championship battle between Pecco and Martín and hopes for a sportsmanlike duel till the end. He also expressed confidence in Bagnaia’s ability to handle pressure and lauded Martín and Bezzecchi for their performances this season.

With all these developments, the MotoGP landscape is set for some thrilling races and behind-the-scenes drama in the coming seasons.

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