The last Japan Grand Prix of 2026 marked a significant moment for Ducati’s technical director, Gigi Dall’Igna. Just one year after Marc Márquez won the MotoGP title with one of his creations, Dall’Igna celebrated his hundredth grand prix victory in Motegi.
Since the beginning of his tenure with Ducati, the brand has achieved a total of 100 victories in just 203 races, starting with Andrea Iannone‘s triumph at the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix. This means that Ducati has won almost every two races in the last decade, an impressive figure compared to the 31 victories before Dall’Igna’s arrival in 2013.
In an interview, Dall’Igna expressed his pride in the team: ‘I am very proud of the work that all Ducati employees have done over the years. The first victory with Iannone in Austria is the one I remember most fondly.’
Ducati has not gained this supremacy due to a significant advantage at the start of a new regulatory cycle. For most of the time, MotoGP regulations have remained stable. Instead, Dall’Igna’s technical team has been steadily improving the weak points of the Desmosedici, eventually becoming a race winner in 2016.
One of the most notable aspects of Ducati has been its ability to adapt to annual changes in the regulations, such as the introduction of Michelin tires and the establishment of standard ECUs. Despite all these changes, the brand’s evolution has continued without interruptions.
Dall’Igna guided Ducati to the manufacturers’ title for the first time in 2020, remaining unbeaten since then. In the riders’ championship, Márquez’s victory in 2025 marked the fourth consecutive win for Ducati.
One of the standout models under his leadership was the GP24, considered by many as the best bike produced in Borgo Panigale. During the 2024 season, Ducati dominated with 19 victories in 20 races. The current GP25 is special for Dall’Igna, as it represents the foundation of current success.
In summary, Ducati, under Gigi Dall’Igna’s leadership, has begun one of the most successful chapters in its history in MotoGP. With a record exceeding 49.3% of race victories, it is clear that its evolution since 2016 has been remarkable.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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