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> “But I suffered so much
pressure during the whole
season that now I just want to
enjoy it.
> “The first target is to avoid
stupid mistakes. When you
reach your main goal, your
a d r e n a l i n e d r o p s , a n d
sometimes your focus does
too. So let’s see if we can do
it.”
The veteran also pointed to
Phillip Island as a personal
challenge, saying:
> “First of all, we go to a circuit
where I’ve never finished a
race. That’s the first target.”
> What It's Really Like Working with Marc
> “And the second target is to Marquez at Ducati – Crew Chief Marco
enjoy these last five races
without pressure. If I’m fifth or Rigamonti Opens Up
sixth in a practice, no need to
panic — we’ll have another In an exclusive interview, Ducati the team like any other member.”
session soon. crew chief Marco Rigamonti
> shares a behind-the-scenes look A Championship Nobody Saw
> I’ve had a lot of pressure in at working with Marc Marquez, Coming
recent seasons. Right now, I who recently delivered Rigamonti Marquez has stunned the paddock
just want to enjoy this his first MotoGP world title. by leading Ducati to yet another
moment. I’ll have time to Reflecting on the journey, title, doing so with unmatched
chase more goals and put Rigamonti reveals how Marquez consistency and confidence.
pressure on myself in 2026. has exceeded expectations—not
But for now, this is my just with his performance, but with “He’s given the whole team a
mentality.” his character. massive confidence boost. No one
expected a season like this,”
I Knew He Was Special – But I Rigamonti admitted.
While the record is within
reach, it’s clear Marquez is Didn’t Expect This” “Every weekend, you arrive
more focused on balance, When Ducati offered Rigamonti b e l i e v i n g t h i n g s c a n g o
longevity, and perspective — the chance to work with Marquez, well—because with Marc, they
even as history beckons. his first reaction was one of quiet usually do. He’s been on the
pride. podium in every race he’s
finished.”
“My first thought was, ‘I must have
done something right,’” Rigamonti Signs Were There at Gresini –
told Autosport at Motegi, where But 2025 Is a New Level
emotions ran high after Marquez Marquez showed glimpses of
clinched his seventh premier-class brilliance last year at Gresini,
crown. riding a year-old Ducati, but
Rigamonti says that was just the
“I already knew he was a unique beginning.
rider—his career speaks for itself.
But I didn’t expect this level of “Last season cleared up a lot of
dominance, and even more doubts after his fourth surgery,
surprising was his human side. especially as it was his first time on
a Ducati.
He’s incredibly approachable.
From day one, he integrated into But this year is another level
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