Claudio Domenicali is the general director of Ducati and one of the people who participated in the election of Marc Márquez as Borgo Panigale factory rider for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP season. This week he gave an interview to ‘Corriere della Sera’, in that he analyzed the present and future of the competition.
“The results on the track are the result of teamwork where the driver is the element that moves us the most, but there is a method behind it. Winning is difficult and confirming it even more. Therefore, it is it is important to have a trained system for many parts (…) at Ducati we always believe in the scientific approach, in the analysis and solution of problems through research,” began Domenicali.
The CEO of the Italian factory, in that sense, added that “we are the only European manufacturer that has surpassed 100 victories in the most important category of motorcycling, 50 of which have come in the last five years. We have reversed the scenario , because in the 70s Japanese technology dominated and many historical brands, including Italians, did not pass the test of competition Today, the opposite is happening, it is the European industry that leads the way.
Asked about the latest movements of Honda and Yamaha, hiring Italian engineers, Domenicali celebrated that “it seems incredible. Seeing that we are not only good in fashion, cooking or design, but also in the professions if where scientific method and rigor are needed. “This is an encouraging message for the country.”
Changes to MotoGP regulations
In 2027, new regulations will come into force in the top Motorcycle World Championship category. The general director of Ducati, regarding this issue, is clear that “definitely, there is an attempt to stop Ducati. We will try to find areas to remain very competitive. It will be very atypical if we are still dominant in 2027, but we remain dedicated to that goal.
Source: La Verdad
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