Ducati's recent MotoGP achievements and challenges have been a topic of great interest. Jorge Martin's third consecutive MotoGP rider's title at Barcelona on Sunday was a moment of both joy and sorrow. While Ducati celebrated with Martin and the Pramac team, they also faced the disappointment of losing with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia and the factory Lenovo squad.

Ducati's MotoGP Journey - Triumphs and Trials

Martin's Journey with Ducati

Jorge Martin has been a significant figure in Ducati's MotoGP history. Since joining Pramac in 2021, he has achieved remarkable feats. He won eight grands prix and finished as the runner-up to Bagnaia last season. His recent title win made him the first satellite world champion in the MotoGP era. Dall'Igna described Martin's season as "near perfect," highlighting his ability to keep it together and bring the title home.Martin's success is a testament to his talent and determination. He was plucked from the arms of KTM and made his Desmosedici debut in 2021. Since then, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the track. His victories and podium finishes have been a source of pride for Ducati and its fans.

Bagnaia's Season Struggles

Francesco Bagnaia had an eventful season. Despite winning eleven grands prix and seven sprints, he still finished ten points short of Martin. At Le Mans, he suffered a terminal technical problem in a race, which was a significant setback. His seven non-scores and two races where he managed just 1 or 2 points will weigh heavily on him during the winter.Bagnaia's talent is undeniable, but this season showed that even the best can face challenges. Ducati's decision to support Martin's title challenge equally to the very end was a testament to their commitment to fair competition. They even halted further technical upgrades to avoid influencing the rider battle.

Ducati's Farewells

Ducati is not only bidding farewell to Martin and Bagnaia's team-mate Enea Bastianini but also the Pramac team, which is switching to Yamaha from 2025. Dall'Igna expressed his gratitude to Enea for the two seasons they spent together and praised his potential. He also thanked the Pramac partnership for their hard work and harmony over the past 20 years.The 2024 season was a stratospheric year for Ducati, with records broken for victories and podiums. The cherry on top was placing 8 Desmosedici GP in front of everyone in the Sprint Race in Thailand. Dall'Igna thanked all the men and women of Ducati Corse for their hard work and passion in achieving these great results.

Marc Marquez's Debut

Marc Marquez will make his factory Ducati debut alongside Bagnaia at Tuesday's post-race test. This is an exciting development for Ducati and the MotoGP world. It marks a new chapter in Ducati's history and will bring new challenges and opportunities.As Ducati looks ahead to the new season, they are focused on continuing to improve and remaining a reference point in MotoGP. Dall'Igna's words at the end of the season, "Now it is time to celebrate, before starting preparations for the new season," sum up the mood of the team as they prepare for the next chapter in their MotoGP journey.