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After finishing ahead of everyone else in Saturday's Sprint, in the red box for Sunday, they were already looking forward to a new unrivaled parade for Marc Marquez and instead bad luck got in the way or perhaps it was hubris, as the ancient Greeks used to say. In the Texas GP, the eight-time world champion ended up on the ground, making it easier for his teammate and rival Bagnaia. An outcome that while on the one hand helped to soothe the spirit of boss Gigi dall'Igna, on the other left him with a bitter taste in the mouth since, in this way, it is no longer the official team that dictates the pace in the World Marques.
"Twentieth consecutive win, and yet again a Ducati poker with a resplendent podium made up of our three teams. A success with an intense and special feel, as great as the bitterness felt for an unexpected and “wasteful” slip, but if that's how it was supposed to go, at least Marc's mistake opened the way for Pecco to make a statement that smacks of liberation, an injection of confidence that, yes, was really needed! - was the Italian manager's analysis on his LinkedIn page - He definitely was overdue for a win and a convincing race like this one, and I'm glad he managed it. The irrepressible euphoria at the end says it all about his craving to make it, as well as all his desire for vindication, as shown in that daring “staccata” to overtake Alex. A sweet victory that counts enormously and boosts the morale in a most delicate moment."
However, the credit for the result does not only go to the rider himself. "We have been able to work well, constantly improving, striving to achieve the optimum feeling that Pecco is asking of us: my heartfelt thanks go to the team, but we must not let our guard down and, above all, we must not be distracted by today's victory," underlined the engineer, who was also careful not to let the mistake made by the former overall points leader weigh too heavily.
"Marc once again confirmed all his strength and showed his true mettle. For him it is just a hiccup on one of his favourite tracks," he asserted. "He took the lead from the green light with an immediate surge and kept an unchallenged lead until mid-race, then the mistake, probably overconfidence being his undoing. This adds to the disappointment for a race that was in his grasp and that he was dominating, but that’s the way races go..."
Of course, the Ducati engineer could not fail to make a comment on Gresini Racing and the youngest of the Marquez brothers who, in this start of 2025 is proving to be in a state of grace. "Another second place (sixth in a row...), but the new world leader: bravo Alex Marquez! Such solidity and continuity in his start to the Championship, as he waits for his first MotoGP win, from the top of the rankings, he looks down over the whole field. - he said about the rider from Cervera and before moving on to the third in Austin, namely Fabio di Giannantonio - "An outstanding Di Giannantonio, once again at the top with a dogged race conducted with talent and determination. Also prominent is Morbidelli, who is now firmly among the protagonists even in a race that is less suited to him compared with the third place of a fortnight ago. And then, last but not least, an excellent Aldeguer who very nearly crowned a splendid comeback in which he showed of what he is capable."
