Livio Suppo hopes Francesco Bagnaia will find his legs “quickly” in 2026, as the Italian “needs to prove” that he won his MotoGP titles not just because of a Ducati bike, but because of his ability.
Two-time premier class champion Bagnaya He endured a disappointing start to the 2026 season in Thailand in early March. He arrived in Buriram full of confidence after a tough pre-season test in Sepang.
Bagnaya did not chart his way through the order in the Buriram Sprint or the Grand Prix of Thailand Or, trackhouse rider though No. Ogura How to impress Suppo from P8 growth on the grid. Bagnaia could only improve his P13 on the grid to P9 in both races.
Ogura used his satellite Aprilia RS-GP with Michelin supplied hard tires at Buriram to secure P4 in the Sprint and P5 in the Thai GP. The Japanese rider was on Jorge Martin’s tail for the P4 Grand Prix, with Bagnaia finishing behind Franco Morbidelli.
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Regardless of why Bagnaya struggled in Thailand, Suppo will be hoping the Turin native can find the promising speed he showed at the recent Sepang test. In the year In 2026 MotoGP season It’s a big promise for Bagnaia, because after such a bad year in 2025, he has to show that he can effectively get his two titles.
“He seemed very happy in the winter tests, he gained confidence at the front end and faded again in the race,” Suppo said. Engine footprint.
Ducati were the worst at the finish line[and]he was never a character, he was affected by a poor performance. But, for example, Ogura has made an incredible comeback.
“I don’t know how much the rumors that he’s already out at Ducati will affect him. Of course, Pico will want to make sure he wins those two world championships after the 2025 season.”
“It’s true that Ducati had a strong technical advantage at that time, but he was still stronger than the other Ducatis. He’s definitely a very fast rider, I hope he finds his feet quickly.”
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Bagnaia seems to have gained peace of mind about his departure from Ducati A two-, three- or four-year deal has been agreed, with him agreeing to a deal to join Aprilia next year. But from the beginning until 2026 he wanted in Thailand.
Despite having two titles and fighting for the championship every year from 2021 to 2024, the 2026 season will prove to be a year for Bagnaia.
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