In the traditional sign of the start of the Ducati MotoGP project in the Italian Alps, it became clear: the great success of the factory team from Bologna is the result of a perfectly coordinated team of experts.
MotoGP is a team sport. This became clear again during the production of the traditional manufacturer from the most important project of the Bologna race. Supported by the entire company in Bologna and with the support of the German Audi design, Ducati Corse will also be at the forefront of the motorcycle world championship in 2025.
The task is clear: it is necessary to compensate for the huge loss of Pramac Racing as the most powerful satellite. Second: The starting number 1, which Jorge Martin hijacked to Aprilia, should be returned. To make this possible, additional work must also be done on the foundation. Without more than constant development, people in Bologna are aware that what should be a great leader can fall apart very quickly. Honda has shown the way.
Focusing on the special departments of Ducati Corse, other key figures also had their say in the team’s official presentation in Madonna di Campiglio. Four senior professionals, Mauro Grassilli, Davide Tardozzi, Michele Pirro and Davide Barana, were required to get to the heart of the situation in their area immediately before the start of the season.
First, the sporting director at Ducati Corse Mauro Grassilli took the floor: “My big word of interest ahead of the exciting 2025 season is “harmony”. I am convinced that Ducati can only achieve this success through the quality of our interpersonal relationships. It is An additional advantage, the relationship between all the high-profile executives. We all here – Ducati, Audi, our many sponsors, the customer teams, the media – live off of these good relationships. .”
Due to the work, the technical manager of development at Ducati Davide Barana described himself more in practice. Engineer Barana: “It’s one word – work. Because we have a good situation and a unique pairing of drivers for 2025. It’s an honor for us technicians to work with you. This also comes with a very big responsibility. We have an obligation to provide the best tools. It will require more power from us.”
Ducati test rider Michele Pirro, who works as a link between the development in Bologna and the GP paddocks, also expressed his opinion: “For me, everything can be summed up as a “dream team”. I mean, when we look at the wealth of knowledge and almost the amount of talent that is included in this team, it deserves this term alone. It is a great privilege to work with Pecco and Marc.
Perhaps the biggest mission is to integrate into the position of team manager Davide Tardozzi. The racing veteran said in Madonna di Campiglio: “2025 represents a big challenge – because it’s a whole bunch of challenges. The front is to coordinate this special combination of drivers in one box – to give both of them full support for their work on the track. What’s added for this is the challenge of competition. To me, this is the special thing about our game.”
Information on other important statistics shows that Ducati is not taking the 2025 season lightly. It is clear to all those involved – managers, technicians and drivers – that the success story can only continue if all the gears are properly aligned.
