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MotoGP, Domenicali: "The number 1 on the Aprilia? Sorry, it is inhuman to deny the evidence"

"We decided to give the same treatment to Pramac because it is part of our philosophy. I grew up with the legend of Lucchinelli and Uncini when the Japanese laid down the law on the track and beyond."

MotoGP: Domenicali:

It is the weekend of the final duel and even Claudio Domenicali could not miss it. In fact, the CEO of Ducati is present at Barcelona to closely watch the battle for the title between Bagnaia and Martin. At the end of Friday afternoon's FP2, the number one of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer analyzed what has been done this season by the Rossa, an undisputed protagonist on the track.

The hot topic, however, is the battle between Bagnaia and Martin.

"This is sport," Domenicali told Sky, "it's nice because there are so many points of interest and the last race is always special, especially because of the changes we will see in 2025 at the level of riders, teams and technical directors. However, it's nice to have come to this race with two riders fighting for the title and four Ducatis up there in front who have been able to win."

This season, the two rivals have challenged each other blow by blow.
"Pecco is the one who has won the most, winning 10 races. Also, the first three laps in Malaysia are and anthology in the history of motorcycle racing."

How disappointed are you to see the number 1 on the Aprilia should Martin win the title?
"Definitely disappointed, it is inhuman to deny the evidence. The number 1 is always a pleasure, but at the same time it is part of our policy to have given Pramac the best material as well, just like the in-house one. Jorge fought it out with Pecco for the World Championship already last year and now we find them on opposite sides. I'm sorry, but it's part of the sport."

This season Ducati has played the part of absolute protagonist. What is your assessment?
"I have been with Ducati for more than 30 years and I have seen this company grow, starting from very far away. I am passionate about sport and product, in fact I grew up with the legend of Lucchinelli and Uncini. In my journey I have always admired and respected the Japanese manufacturers, as they dictated the law on the track and in the mass-produced product. The fact remains that for all of us it is a source of great pride to have reached this level, since MotoGP is the championship in which the manufacturers compete by bringing the best technology to the track. So on the one hand there is the sporting result and on the other hand there is the product result, on which people's ideas and knowledge are based."

 

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