Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna, speaks on why he wants a fair fight and won’t give Francesco Bagnaia a new chassis

As the 2024 MotoGP season approaches its climax, the championship battle is heating up between Jorge Martín of Prima Pramac Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia, who rides for the factory Ducati team. With only four rounds remaining, Martín holds a slender ten-point lead over Bagnaia, setting the stage for a fierce contest that is likely to extend to the final race.

Ducati’s dual representation in the championship highlights an intriguing dynamic. Martín, despite racing for a satellite team, is proving to be a formidable contender, while Bagnaia, the reigning champion, aims to reclaim his title. As both riders gear up for the remaining races, Ducati’s commitment to maintaining competitive balance is evident.

Gigi Dall’Igna, the General Manager of Ducati Corse, recently addressed the situation in an interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport*. He emphasized the importance of fairness in the championship, stating,

“This is a sport, and it’s right that it remains a sport. For me, the best rider has to win.” In a bid to ensure a level playing field, Ducati has refrained from introducing new technical updates, aiming to prevent any single rider from gaining an unfair advantage.

Bagnaia, however, has expressed disappointment over Ducati’s decision not to provide the chassis he tested successfully in Misano last September. Dall’Igna confirmed that due to logistical challenges in supplying the new chassis to all four riders using the Desmosedici GP24, the decision was made to withhold it from Bagnaia. “Indeed. Maybe someone else might have made different choices,” he remarked, indicating that the decision was made with fairness in mind.

As the season progresses, the rivalry between Martín and Bagnaia intensifies. Each race will be crucial, and the outcome could hinge on not just rider skill, but also strategic decisions from their teams. With the championship title on the line, fans can expect thrilling action as these two talented riders battle it out on the track, each vying to secure their place in MotoGP history. The coming weeks will be pivotal, and the MotoGP world is eager to see who will emerge victorious as the season draws to a close.