After confirming Jorge Martín as the chosen one with a handshake, Gigi Dall’Igna had to give in to pressure and change his strategy when Marc Márquez refused to race for a satellite team next season. This move revealed a shift in Ducati Corse’s approach, leading to the loss of two homegrown talents.
Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse): “First of all, I want to thank Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martín for all the work they have done with us in recent years, and wish them all the best for the future. This season, they have shown that they have reached an incredible level, and we are sure they will be fighting for the title until the end. Choosing Bagnaia’s new teammate at Ducati Lenovo Team was not easy, as we had a very strong list of riders to choose from.”
“In the end, our choice fell on an undisputed talent like Marc Márquez. In just a few races, he has managed to adapt perfectly to our Desmosedici GP, and his innate ambition drives him to continuously grow. In the box, we will have two riders who together possess 11 world titles, and being able to count on their experience and maturity will be invaluable for our growth as well.”
