MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO - "The beginning of the season is always the most difficult time, especially because we have so many motorcycles on the track. At this moment we know the developments we have brought to the motorcycle, but not what others have done. There is great tension for the first test, when you start to hear the motorcycles turned on the adrenaline is important". Ducati Corse's director, Gigi Dall'Igna, speaks about the upcoming season during 'Champions on Track' at Madonna di Campiglio, before unveiling the new Desmosedici Gp24, with the visual novelty of fluorescent red inserts on the Borgo Panigale reds. "We are happy with what we have done, we will bring a fairing visually different from that of recent years.
On paper everything is beautiful, everything is easy, in Sepang there will be the judgment of the driver and we will see if they will also be good on the track", he said. "A year ago we were here to present an extraordinary season". And in 2023 the teams "made a crazy result, it was a historical fact in the world of motorcycles, no one had ever won the Motogp and Superbike title for two years in a row, it is a result to be consolidated". Ducati's CEO Claudio Domenicali said this, introducing 'Champions on Track' at Madonna di Campiglio, a location linked by an 11-year partnership with Audi. "We have concluded a season - he added during the presentation - that has filled us all with pride as Ducati and as Italians, it was an important result for the whole Nation".
"The level will continue to always rise. The fact that there are eight Ducati on the track is a thing in favor, but also against in certain situations. And the other teams have also made steps forward. The competition and the opponents, even at home, will be tough". The MotoGp world champion Francesco Bagnaia speaks this way at 'Champions on Track' about his emotions in view of the upcoming season. The lesson learned? "In certain situations it is better to stay calm, working well you get there anyway". Charged for the new season? "We have a nice monkey", confirmed the Chivasso rider.
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