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Ducati MotoGP performance and development

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Ducati reached a milestone of 100 MotoGP victories following Marc Márquez’s win at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. This victory, which was Márquez’s sixth of the season, highlighted a significant increase in wins since Gigi Dall’Igna joined the team as technical director in late 2013. Following this success, Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna addressed speculation regarding the development of the Desmosedici motorcycle. He dismissed rumors that the bike was designed specifically for Márquez, labeling such claims a “fallacy” and instead attributing the rider’s success to his ability to manage critical race moments. This focus on rider capability was reinforced during the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika. Despite the circuit being described as one of the most difficult for the Ducati bike, Márquez secured a victory in the Sprint race and a sixth-place finish in the main race. Dall’Igna praised Márquez as a “genius” for his mental and physical preparation, noting his ability to extract maximum performance even when the motorcycle was not the most competitive on the track. These results allowed Ducati to limit potential damage to their championship standing as the season enters its final stages.

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