Pedro Acosta Sacrifices Peco Bagnaia Refuses To Accept 2027 Ducati Seat

After 24 hours, Aprilia Bagnaya revealed As their new rider, Jorge Martin with the #63 heads to Yamaha, along with Marco Bezzecchi to form an all-Italian line-up.

Pedro Acosta Accepts Pay Cut To Join Ducati After Francesco Bagnaia Turns Out

Bagnaya He looked untouchable as he won back-to-back titles at Ducati, but his stock has fallen significantly following the arrival of Marc Marquez in the 2025 season. He dropped to fifth as his team-mate dominated the standings – outside the top two for the first time since joining the factory team.

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But his rise may not be inevitable. It was said last December that an extension was possible Bagnaya had to cut wages As the team prepares for Marquez’s expensive renovation.

This was confirmed in February, when his exit became an open secret. It has been made clear that there will be negotiations A ‘significant cut’ in Bagnaya’s salary If it stays on.

That is no accident. Motor needs Moto Now Acosta is claiming that KTM ‘gave up a significant portion of his paycheck’ to secure his seat. The young racer prioritized the bike and the opportunity to measure himself against Marquez.

It would be wrong to say that Bagnaya was motivated by money. According to Massimo Rivola, Bagnaya refused big offers. To join the Japanese teams Yamaha and Honda, Aprilia.

The biggest threat, asking him to re-sign on much reduced terms; Ducati They implicitly show that they no longer value Bagnaia to the same extent.

Luigi Dall’Egna wasn’t completely averse to giving the Italian another shot as long as it was against him. Bagnaya was not ready to accept that and eventually both parties concluded that it was the right time to move on.