Gigi Dall'Igna, the CEO of Ducati Corse, the racing department of the Borgo Panigale house, did not have a good time at the MotoGP United States Grand Prix. He, like everyone in his factory, was confident that the North American race would be a turning point in Aprilia's dominance. However, it was the opposite, more dominance of Noale's team.

The 'Ducatist' president did not put hot cloths on the results of his riders in Austin. "A grand prix that reflected the true values on track, a lackluster race that unfolded in a weekend with mixed results for us, and which will have to be interpreted with great caution. Saturday started with 'Diggia' in Pole Position and Pecco and Marc starting from the second row of the grid," he commented in his traditional analysis on his LinkedIn profile.

Marc Márquez's situation

The Italian capo valued the performance of the eldest of the Márquez brothers on one of his talisman tracks. "Unfortunately, Marc's mistake in the Sprint race cost him an onerous 'Long Lap' long penalty in the main race, forcing him to lose positions significantly to his nearest pursuers and preventing him from fighting for the podium. As always, he was persistent and determined, managing to come back to finish fifth, giving everything with the generosity and character of this champion who never holds back," he said.

Praise for Di Giannantonio

Of the rest of his brand's competitors, Gigi praised Di Giannantonio. "Rock-solid 'Diggia' finished fourth and was once again the best Ducati rider this time around. A difficult start followed by an excellent career: talent and maturity," he summed up.

Roll up your sleeves

But what Dall'Igna perceived is that they must react with their GP26. "What is very clear is that we need to work hard to improve and put our drivers in a position to give their best, especially now that the competition is proving to be so strong. In the US we had more difficulties than we should have: a wake-up call that should drive us to win again, with the confidence that then it will be even better. Let's go, Ducati!" he concluded. (Marca, 2026-04-01)