Dall’Igna’s analysis: “An opportunity Marc didn’t let slip by!”

Marc Márquez took an important step towards the 2026 MotoGP World Championship title last weekend in Qatar. He won the Sprint and, on Sunday, rode a clever Grand Prix to finish second. The Ducati works rider recognised that Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi had a little more in the tank during the 22-lap race. He had Jorge Martin under control – that was the decisive factor for MM93.

Ducati Corse CEO Gigi Dall’Igna was delighted with the performance Marc Marquez had delivered throughout the weekend in Doha. “An outstanding qualifying session, followed by a tenth sprint victory and finally, as the crowning glory of the weekend in Qatar, a secure second place that’s worth its weight in gold. Keep it up for another great success… we’re so close now, but first we have to see the job through. Only then will we look back on what we’ve achieved so far,” said Dall’Igna in his analysis on LinkedIn.

Gigi Dall’Igna: “We witnessed a very clever race”

Dall’Igna sang the praises of his number one rider’s performance. “We witnessed a very clever race, one that definitively demonstrates the maturity, experience and talent of a true all-round champion – a champion who makes the difference whenever and wherever it counts,” said the Italian. “Marc knows exactly what to do and how to pace himself. Whether it’s the strength and instinct of a fighter or the execution of a sophisticated strategy – he always knows which aspect must take precedence. From the most aggressive to, shall we say, the most productive approach. In other words: it was a masterful control of the race!’

“We witnessed an intense Grand Prix. It was all about correctly interpreting what will ultimately turn out to be the decisive race of the MotoGP World Championship,” Dall’Igna continued. “The first half was characterised by control of pace and tyre wear, whilst the second was marked by a decisive change of pace – a relentless comeback that secured him (Marquez, ed.) the extremely valuable second place after setting the fastest lap. This was an opportunity Marc did not let slip. Once again, in a situation where he was not the favourite, he managed to get the absolute maximum out of it.”

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Jorge Martin

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Pedro Acosta

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Marco Bezzecchi

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Raúl Fernández

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Enea Bastianini

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Johann Zarco

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Iker Lecuona

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Pedro Acosta

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Marco Bezzecchi

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Marc Márquez

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Jorge Martin

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Fabio Di Giannantonio

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Fermin Aldeguer

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Marco Bezzecchi gewinnt das Rennen

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Marc Márquez und Raúl Fernández

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Sieger Marco Bezzecchi

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Marc Márquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Raúl Fernández

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Sieger Marco Bezzecchi

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Dall’Igna: “We mustn’t forget that the job isn’t done yet”

In the World Championship standings, Marc Márquez has a 60-point lead over his closest rival, Martin, ahead of the final two events of the season. Bezzecchi, who still has a theoretical chance of winning the title, trails by 74 points. At Portimão, Marquez now holds all the cards to seal the deal. Gigi Dall’Igna warns against being too complacent. “We mustn’t forget that the job isn’t done yet. In the final two races, which will also decide the crucial Constructors’ Championship, we need to give it our all to honour all the hard work that the fantastic Ducati team has put in, both at the circuits and back home. It’s also a matter of respect for our rivals and all our fans,” said the 60-year-old.

In the manufacturers’ championship, Ducati (569) currently holds a lead of just eight points over Aprilia (561). Aprilia Racing has the team championship all but in the bag – the works team from Noale, with Martin and Bezzecchi, currently has 124 more points to its name than Ducati Lenovo, with Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia.