Who could ask for anything more?

Extending the podium to encompass a fourth position as well, we admire a splendid Ducati “poker” with all our Teams represented. There is no better way to kick off a season, as challenging as it is promising to be, given this weekend’s happy results.

A fast and decisive Marc Marquez masterfully imposed himself with a pace unmatchable by all the others, securing Pole Position, Sprint, Race and fast lap, demonstrating an incredible feeling: “who could ask for anything more?”. In order to increase the front tyre pressure and to avoid the penalty regulation, he had to let his brother pass in front, immediately getting into his slipstream, trying to stay as close to the wheel as possible, despite all the risks that this entails for bike and rider, given the extremely high temperatures of the Thai track, finally gifting us with a magic victory that smacks of pure talent and supreme skill.

This is the first time that two brothers secure the top two places in a GP, thanks to a steadfast and determined Alex who took the lead in a most important race without conceding anything at all to Pecco, just as in the Sprint, indeed even entertaining dreams of victory and positioning himself as a sure protagonist in this new adventure. Congratulations.

For Pecco these were two difficult races, two third spots that I however consider extremely important. He certainly deserves more than just that, but on a track that he does not find congenial, and to still fully rediscover feeling with the bike, it was very important to be satisfied without risking undesirable “zeros”. I think that weighing considerably on his uncertain feeling with the bike were the tests, that in his case had proven to be particularly troublesome and prevented him from riding with the continuity needed. I’m convinced that in the races to follow, he will be able to regain that same confidence he had achieved by the end of last season and will once again be vying for victory. From our side we will be doing our utmost to support him.

A big smile for Morbidelli too, gritty and battle-hardened, who despite the grid penalty, finished with an admirable fourth place after an exciting comeback.

A special thought and the best of luck to Jorge Martin, with all the respect due to the reigning World Champion.

This indeed promises to be a very long season. The hope, of course, is that we will not only be the first to rejoice but also the last to do so. And with the same sincerity and loyalty, I wish everyone a Great Championship, a championship marked by sportsmanship and in which everyone can give of their best.