Two important verdicts

The Barcelona weekend delivered two important verdicts. With Marc's victory in Saturday's Sprint Race we clinched the Constructors’ Title again, a recognition we’ve always cherished and which well portrays the work of Ducati’s great Team, extended to the Squads and riders who represent them. This carries an awareness of our path and depicts what is in fact an outstanding achievement - six consecutive triumphs, never taken for granted - unimaginable until a few years ago. There are no words, just a huge heartfelt Thank You to everyone. What's more, we already have the certainty of winning the Riders' Championship World title as well, since only one of our own boys can secure it.

Thus ended, in the most gratifying way, the incredible series of 7 consecutive Sprint/MotoGP one-twos of an immense Marc Marquez, who scored a precious second place in the World Championship contest. A streak interrupted by a really worthy “fighter”, an Alex Marquez who would have also deserved to win Saturday's race in his best weekend since being in the Top Class: Pole, GP and fastest lap are his spoils with the high of a Grand Prix controlled and managed like a true Champion in what was his first significant victory in his direct challenge to brother Marc.

Honour also goes to Pecco, who finished seventh after a splendid comeback that started from 21st on the grid, having had to endure an equally disheartening result in the Sprint Race. At the start he gained nine positions in a fell swoop, immediately setting a solid and promising race pace dictated by a decisive rhythm and peremptory overtaking, showing the determination and feeling that had been lacking in previous race days. See you in Misano!

Forza Ducati!