A new year, a different bike, and Francesco Bagnaia are the same problems at Ducati. In the year Starting in 2026, the team proved that the cause of such issues is correct, and there are no excuses.
Bagnaya In the year It looks like a broken record in 2025, constantly complaining about the GP25’s lack of feel. As the situation continues, the confusion increases Ducati He found, no matter how hard he tried, his fortune did not improve.
In addition to a great weekend in Japan’s Bagnaia double, the Italian has retired in six of his last seven races to finish fifth in the standings. David Tardozzi succeeded in explaining Bagnayan’s problems.But the consensus was that 2026 would be much better.
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In pre-season testing, that seems to be the case Bagnaya was more confident in braking. with GP26. Although his recovery from a shoulder injury will be crucial in 2025, he looks stronger than Marc Marquez.
However, many believed that Bagnaya would face a bigger challenge in 2026. But the first two races of the season brought similar problems, with the Italian again complaining of a lack of emotion.
He finished ninth in the sprint and main races in Thailand and was 13th before crashing in Brazil. Bagnaia is struggling in the race with the GP26.But the problems no longer seem technical.
Luigi Daleigna was right that Francesco Bagnaia’s problems were more mental than technical.
Bagnaya cases As 2025 continues to go unsolved, many begin to question whether the driver and not the bike is to blame. Of course, the GP25 wasn’t perfect, but Marquez’s performances proved it could be a solid package.
Ducati surely thought the problems were in their rider’s head. Luigi Dall’Egna believed it was a mental problem with Bagnaia. In the year In 2025, and that looks like 2026.
According to the report from Engine footprint Of note, Bagnaia has not challenged for a MotoGP podium since his last win at Motegi in 2025. A long long run is a ‘now more mental and confidence than technical’ problem.
The GP26 is clearly a competitive bike, with Marquez winning the Sprint in Brazil and Fabio Di Giannantonio taking pole position and two stages in the same race. With these results it’s hard to accept any excuse for Bagnaia’s lack.
Dale Igna The theory is proving to be correct in 2026, even with a new bike that Bagnaya believes is comfortable over the winter, the nightmares of 2025 remain.
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Can Francesco Bagnaia regain his form at Ducati?
Valentino Rossi says Bagnaia is missing at Ducati. And couldn’t find the right tune with the Borgo Pangale outfit. After starting in 2026, it is difficult to see how the Italian will return to form.
Even with a different package, the problems are still the same because you can’t get the right feeling. Bagnaia insists it’s not Marquez’s case. And at least he admits that he is responsible for the problems.
Four years?! 😲 Did Pecco Bagnaia make the right decision for 2027?
Ducati and the rider will no doubt work tirelessly to improve their fortunes, but if rumors are anything to go by, it may be too late.
Bagnaya is set to join Aprilia in 2027. on a multi-year contract. Perhaps the 29-year-old’s mind is focused elsewhere.
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