How Gigi Dall’Igna has Turned Ducati into a MotoGP Giant

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix marked a special moment for Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati’s technical director. A year ago, Marc Márquez secured the MotoGP title with one of his creations, and now Dall’Igna celebrated his 100th victory in a grand prix at Motegi.

All of these 100 victories have occurred in just the last 203 races, with Andrea Iannone’s first triumph at the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix. This means Ducati has won nearly one out of every two races in the last decade. The growth has been extraordinary, especially considering that before Dall’Igna’s arrival in 2013, Ducati had only achieved 31 grand prix victories.

Dall’Igna remarked in a recent interview that he is proud of the work done by the Ducati team over these years. He highlights how Iannone’s second victory was a key moment that he recalls with great satisfaction.

Unlike many other brands that have found success with new rules, Ducati did not become a MotoGP powerhouse from a substantial initial advantage. The MotoGP regulations regarding engines and chassis have remained stable since 2012, but the technical team addressed the weaknesses of the Desmosedici, choosing to leverage regulatory concessions, and by 2016 it was already winning races.

Over time, Ducati has reinvented some aspects of MotoGP, developing height control devices and sophisticated aerodynamics that have transformed the championship. They have demonstrated a great capacity for adaptation to regulatory changes, with none of them, such as the introduction of Michelin tires, halting their progress.

In 2020, Dall’Igna brought Ducati to the constructors’ title, a milestone that has been maintained to this day, while Márquez’s triumph in 2025 represented the fourth consecutive title for Ducati in the rider category.

Among the standout machines, the GP24 is considered by many to be the best motorcycle from Borgo Panigale. In 2024, Ducati achieved an impressive victory in 19 of the 20 races, with 16 wins on the GP24. However, the GP25, which Dall’Igna considers his most cherished machine, laid the groundwork for the manufacturer’s current success.

Regardless of whether Ducati finishes the 1000cc era at the top amid Aprilia’s pressure, what Dall’Igna has already achieved represents one of the most successful periods in the history of any manufacturer in MotoGP.

Ducati Victories Per Season Under Dall’Igna

*Season in progress

All Riders Who Have Won for Ducati Under Dall’Igna

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