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Ducati chief executive Claudio Domenicali has praised Marc Márquez for an extraordinary comeback in the MotoGP World Championship, while urging everyone to maintain focus because racing does not forgive mistakes. The Italian manufacturer is celebrating its centenary in 2026, marking a century of history, passion, technology, and competition. Celebrations have spanned special commemorative models, the World Ducati Week gathering at Misano, appearances at Goodwood, and a heritage exhibition at EICMA in Milan, with a premier-class crown representing a possible crowning achievement alongside its Superbike world title.
Marquez Overcomes Adversity in Championship Comeback
Márquez currently leads the standings after mounting an extraordinary comeback that appeared difficult to imagine only months ago. Domenicali explained that the Bologna manufacturer occupies a drastically altered competitive position compared to six months earlier, crediting the turnaround to exceptional determination, tenacity, skill, and technical competence, alongside an element of fortune. The chief executive affirmed that good fortune helped offset early-season misfortune, when the Spanish rider endured lingering aftereffects from a severe physical injury that left him compromised during the opening phase of the campaign.
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Maintaining Focus Across Final Rounds
Despite leading the standings, Domenicali stressed that the title fight remains wide open and urged the entire squad to maintain complete focus. Setting superstition aside, the Italian boss underscored that MotoGP is demanding and complicated, emphasizing that the squad must now think about not making mistakes and doing the best possible work together. The manufacturer had previously tracked this upward trajectory when Ducati praised Marc Márquez following comeback form and MotoGP title surge, with Domenicali noting that there will be time to celebrate if they bring home the result.
WorldSBK Title and Modern MotoGP Milestones
Track success has added to the centenary celebrations. In the Superbike World Championship, Ducati claimed the world title with Nicolò Bulega, dominating a campaign in which the Panigale V4 R established itself as the category benchmark. Alongside historic competition machinery, the brand's sporting achievements over the past five years have been extraordinary, with no manufacturer winning as many MotoGP races during that timeframe.
EICMA Heritage Exhibition and Brand Philosophy
Ducati's identity centers on an exceptionally close connection between racing and production motorcycles. At EICMA, the manufacturer partnered with event organizers to stage a dedicated exhibition titled 100 anni. 100 storie. 100 momenti fondamentali del primo secolo Ducati, bringing historic motorcycles from the Borgo Panigale Museum to Milan alongside new production models. The display illustrates the evolution of racing technology transferring to road bikes, combined with passionate Ducatisti support and design heritage epitomized by models such as the 916, which has been hailed by some as the most beautiful motorcycle ever built.
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