Ducati’s General Manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, has criticized Honda and Yamaha for their MotoGP bike development strategies. Dall’Igna believes that both manufacturers made a strategic blunder by tailoring their bike improvements to the preferences and capabilities of their star riders, Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo, respectively.
In contrast, Ducati has embraced a collaborative approach, seeking input from all riders, resulting in their dominance in recent years. Ducati, with eight motorcycles on the grid, has surpassed Honda and Yamaha in terms of race victories and currently leads the championship standings.
Dall’Igna argued that the feedback from top riders is not always reliable, as their exceptional skills can mask the weaknesses of the bike. He also stated that Ducati riders will have the freedom to race as they please if the current situation persists at the end of the season.”
