Gigi Dall’Igna is widely seen as the main person responsible for the Ducati Desmosedici revolution that has culminated, so far, in two consecutive world titles for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer in MotoGP. With some manufacturers going through a phase of revolution, it is natural that the Italian is an attractive target for some, as it was for Honda.
However, despite being a true genius as he has so often been called, Dall’Igna still didn’t have all the manufacturers trying to sign him, with KTM being part of that group of structures – growing – that didn’t try.
The guarantee was given by Hubert Trukenpolz, to GPOne: ‘Honestly speaking, we never considered such a move, in all seriousness. It is also difficult to imagine that Gigi Dall’Igna would consider leaving Ducati. It would be a little strange from his point of view if he would go this route. At KTM we never discussed such a change or similar idea’.
However, there is no doubt about the Italian’s work capacity and vision: ‘No one can argue with the fact that Gigi is a brilliant engineer and a successful team leader. There’s no need to discuss that. His hand is clearly on display on the Ducatis. The big question is: would he be able to have the same success in a different environment and surroundings?’.
And he said again: ‘I’ll be completely honest if I tell you: we didn’t consider approaching Gigi Dall’Igna’.