Francesco Bagnaia admits Ducati needs inspiration from Alex Marquez and Gresini from a difficult Spanish Grand Prix.
The Bulls of Bologna have had a difficult start to the 2026 season. They were without a Sunday platform to go into. Spanish Grand PrixAnd Ducati He couldn’t even get a point against Jerez.
Ducati on worst run in 12 years – dynasty falling?
Marc Marquez won the Sprint pole position from a controversial penalty for ditching his wet bike after a grass-cutting accident on lap 13. But on Sunday, after reaching the 11th turn, he fell sharply Alex Marquez.
Meanwhile, Bagnaya He struggled to find pace throughout the weekend, thankfully finishing second when rain hit the track. He could face a real test at the Grand Prix before the bike’s front-end issue forces him to retire.
Francesco Bagnaia tells Ducati to ‘copy’ Alex Marquez’ approach to GP26
Bagnaia has yet to finish higher than ninth as he struggles to catch up with Desmosedici. Fortunately for Ducati, the Aprilia is 100% of the year. In 2026 they completed the start. Alex Marquez took the win in Jerez.
of Gresini The rider has been suffering on the GP26 Marquez previously admitted that he was ‘trying to survive’ on a bicycle. But in Jerez he and the team seem to have backed into a corner and Bagnaia wants Ducati to study their tactics.
to speak TNT Sports 2 After the race, Bagnaia hoped Ducati would follow Gresini’s path with GP26: “I think we made a little step forward today, my feeling on the bike was a little better, but Alex and the Gresini team did an amazing job.”
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“He was struggling a lot with GP26, and this weekend in Jerez, they improved a lot. So we have to study them and maybe copy them.”
The Jerez test on Monday will be the perfect opportunity to analyze the data. When asked what his focus would be, the Italian replied: “Try to copy Alex to understand and improve some of the new solutions that Ducati brings.”
Bagnaia had to change the braking system ‘completely’ Struggling to find the feeling of a bike again on the 2026 Ducati. He seems lost on the machine and can’t break into the top five and challenge the frontrunners.
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