Gigi Dall’Igna: “The title will be won by whoever keeps the coolest head"
Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati’s general manager and the key figure in the technical operation of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, is convinced that this year’s MotoGP title will go not to the fastest rider, but to the one who keeps the coolest head. Ducati rider Marc Marquez claimed his fourth victory and third double of the season in Aragon on Sunday, in a campaign in which he is plausibly ... Keep…
Ducati's general manager, Gigi Dall'Igna, is confident that the 2026 MotoGP title will be awarded not to the fastest rider, but to the one who maintains the utmost composure throughout the season. At the recent MotorLand Aragon event, Marc Marquez secured his fourth victory and third double of the season, solidifying his position as the reigning champion.
After claiming the title in 2024 by competing closely with Francesco Bagnaia until the final race, Marquez now leads the standings by 19 points behind Jorge Martín. With nine races remaining on the calendar, the competition for the championship appears to be intensifying. The top three riders in the standings – Martin, Marquez, and Bezzecchi – are separated by only 24 points.
While Marquez has claimed four wins this season, matching Bezzecchi's tally, Martín has managed to secure a podium six times. Despite Marquez's outright speed, Dall'Igna believes that mental fortitude and consistency will prove to be the most crucial factors in determining the 2026 MotoGP champion.
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