Francesco Bagnaia must find a cure for his lack of speed in 2026 or he could be dropped by his successful Ducati team.
This winter will test his mental strength and stamina as he tries to bounce back from a difficult season. MotoGP career so far.
Bagnaya He wants his team to design a better bike, and one that suits his riding style a little more. The GP25 was too easy for Marc Marquez to manage.
Ducati They are not a group to sit back. They’re going to push forward, and the GP26 should be a solid evolution of the last two successful bikes they’ve produced.
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Ducati has not opened talks with Bagnaia. About a new deal, because they need to see if his form has improved in pre-season testing.
A few days ago, Bagnaia sums up Luigi Daleigna’s biggest problem. When asked what he would like to see from a new bike. He gave a different answer from his teammate.
Read more: The Ducati launch host was not allowed to talk about their 2026 MotoGP bike.
Francesco Bagnaia now ‘realizes’ why 2025 MotoGP season is a disaster
Bagnaya has to ‘live under pressure’. According to 2026 David Tardoziwho had been working with him for five years.
The Italian rider retired in six of the last seven races last season, winning at Motegi, but he will not be too satisfied in this one. He still needs an answer.
Now Tardozi Bagnaya says he ‘realises’ what happened after taking some time off over the winter.
In the year We talked a lot with Peco as we delved into the situation he finds himself in in 2025. Fast week. The first thing we said after the season was over was for him to spend time with his wife, rest and not think about last season for a few weeks.
“When he came back from the break, we reviewed the last season in detail. Gigi, Mauro Gracili and I talked a lot with him. In conclusion, I can say that he understands what the problems are.
“He’s a smart guy, and a lot of things became clear to him – for example, a lot of situations where Ducati pushed in one direction and he didn’t understand. Our strong relationship has helped us a lot to understand what’s wrong and what’s right. We’re looking forward.”
Read more: Ducati has now matched a MotoGP rider’s ‘very keen’ interest in becoming Marc Marquez’s team-mate.
If Francesco Bagnaia leaves Ducati, where will he go?
The two-time champion is always going to command a few concessions, if he’s available for the first time in a long time.
Bagnaia has been linked with a move to Yamaha, and factory seats will be a priority if he goes, but the VR46 could be in the picture.
It all depends on what his ambitions are in the next few years. Maybe he wants a completely new start, and that includes moving away from Ducati entirely?
of MotoGP rider market It will be chaotic, and it is a big part. When it does appear, expect it to do so quickly.
