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'Dall'Igna is very honest' - Marquez discusses his new Ducati boss

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Marc Marquez has expressed his respect for Ducati Corse boss, Gigi Dall'Igna, ahead of their first season together.

When Ducati signed Marc Marquez there was an ongoing battle between Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin for the MotoGP World Championship.

The big deal in this battle for Ducati was where the #1 would end up in 2025. If Bagnaia won the Italians would retain the #1 in their garage. But if Martin won the Spaniard would take the #1 with him to rival manufacturer Aprilia.

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Many started to suspect that Bagnaia would receive special treatment from Ducati and that he would receive newer parts before Martin. But in the end, this was not the case, both riders received the same parts and support throughout the 2024 season.

This is something that new signing Marquez had noted during his year at Gresini Racing. The six-time World Champion has labelled his new Ducati Corse boss, Gigi Dal'Igna, as very honest.

"The public said early on last year that Ducati would not let Jorge Martin take the title under any circumstances. The reality was different," Marquez said at the Ducati Lenovo Team launch.

"Jorge had the same weapons as Pecco until the last moment, and that's the good thing and what I like about Gigi Dall'Igna, he is very honest.

"I think that is also the key to the success he has had in all his projects, because he is honest with the riders, he is honest with the team, and when he tells you: 'You will have it' then you will definitely have it.

"Last year, at the beginning of the season, he told me: 'You will achieve your goals'," Marquez continued.

"When I signed with the factory team, I said: 'Now I'll get a little present'. But there was no present. I asked him about it. Then Gigi Dall'Igna said to me: 'You will get lots of presents by the end of the year', and that's when I understood him."

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