Francesco Bagnaia faces a challenge over his future at Ducati in MotoGP.
The Italian’s place in the squad is in question as his contract expires in 2026. In the year He had a terrible campaign in 2025, finishing fifth with two wins.
Bagnaya Winning two MotoGP titles was a shell of his past self. Ducati In the year in 2022 and 2023, and close to a third in 2024. However, the 2025 brought major struggles as it was unable to adapt to the GP25.
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Bagnaya felt he could do more. But no matter how hard he and his team tried to practice the bike, he couldn’t find the right balance. David Tardozi could not explain Bagnayan’s struggle The end of the season.
It was a confusing situation, especially with how Marc Marquez was controlling the grid on the other side of the garage. Now Bagnayan in Red has left him in the dark about his future.
David Tardozzi reveals Ducati ‘main concern’ as talks with Francesco Bagnaia yet to take place
Naturally, Ducati has repeatedly said that the world champion is the priority in the 2027 contract negotiations. They want Marquez to be arrested before focusing on the second rider.
As it happens, Marquez has reportedly signed an extension with Ducati This will take until 2028. If true, Bagnaia opens the door to start negotiations, but Tardozi He said that such talks have not started yet.
to speak Speed ​​weekThe Ducati team manager admitted that the Bullets of Bologna are worried about the 29-year-old’s form and can still convince them that he is the same rider who has won two titles.
“Our main concern is to convince him that he is the same Peco we know very well. We are not yet in negotiations with Peco,” Tardozzi said.
“We will proceed step by step – the first step is to finalize the agreement with Marc. Once he has made a decision, we will talk to the other rider.”
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What are Francesco Bagnaia’s options for 2027?
Bagnaia’s future will be a topic of discussion for many throughout the 2026 season. Even Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola shared his thoughts, revealing that Marquez will partner KTM rider Pedro Acosta in a ‘match made in heaven’ in 2027.
Lugi Del’Igign has to answer the bill.Telling him to focus on his own team. But Ducati needs to resolve Bagnaya’s situation sooner rather than later.
The Italian will need to get off to a good start in 2026 if he is to have any chance of staying at Ducati. His feedback is what has developed the GP26 to such an extent that he should have a slight advantage over Marquez at the start as his team-mate is injured.
Francesco Bagnaia will finish the MotoGP Championship in 2026
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But if his form doesn’t improve, he could find himself out of the factory team. VR46 could be an option for Bagnaia in 2027.But Valentino Rossi may want the academy product to be handed over to the team as early as 2026.
Yamaha are eager to sign the 29-year-old. Bagnaya is ‘very relaxed’ about the future. And it is focused on the performance, but it needs to start to deliver the goods.
