Ducati Adjusts MotoGP Strategy: Three Factory Bikes in 2025 Marks “Best Compromise,” Says GM Dall’Igna

Ducati details rationale behind cutting factory MotoGP bikes by 2025

"It represents the optimal middle ground for us"

Ducati's chief executive, Gigi Dall'Igna, believes that cutting down the number of official MotoGP motorcycles to three by 2025 represents the optimal balance for the company.

In recent years, Ducati has made a concerted effort to deploy four factory-spec motorcycles between its official team and the Pramac satellite group, while the remainder of its setup receives machinery that is a year old.

In 2025, following Pramac's transition to Yamaha, Ducati plans to field only three official motorcycles for riders Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, and VR46 team member Fabio Di Giannantonio.

During the British Grand Prix, Dall'Igna mentioned that Ducati believes reducing its grid presence to six motorcycles is the optimal strategy for the brand.

He also mentioned that he believes it's not essential for new riders to start their racing careers with top-tier factory equipment, considering the high levels of pressure it involves.

"In conclusion, we decreased our bike count, going from eight to six. Our optimal solution was to divide them evenly: three current model bikes and three from the previous year," he shared with motogp.com.

"This is the ideal middle ground for us, and it's significant because our objective in wanting a satellite team is to develop riders."

"In conclusion, beginner riders are not required to use the latest model bike since having one can add extra stress. Therefore, it's often advantageous for them to begin with a bike from the last season."

When asked about the competition having four factory bikes in the upcoming year, Dall'Igna responded, “We are not taking it easy. Our aim is to triumph, and we must put forth our greatest effort to maintain the bike's performance.

"However, I believe that possessing four designated bikes doesn't significantly impact the performance of the primary riders."

"Even using last year's model, we can progress and comprehend the route we need to take to enhance the bike."

Ducati's choice to reduce its factory support means that Fermin Aldeguer will compete on a 2024 model at Gresini in the upcoming season for his first race, despite earlier expectations of riding a 2025 model at Pramac after signing directly with the company earlier this year.

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