Francesco Bagnaia faces a make-or-break season at Ducati through the 2026 season as he could lose his seat when his contract expires.
The Italian had a terrible season in 2025, finishing fifth in the standings. He failed to adapt to GP25, winning just twice all season and faded spectacularly, retiring in six of the last seven races.
Francesco Bagnaia failed to score in 18 of his 44 races in 2025.
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With his contract set to expire in 2026, the two-time MotoGP champion is under pressure to stick around. Ducati. Reports indicated that The future of Bagnaia is already decidedBut the general feeling is that if he has another season, like 2025, he will leave the team.
Claudio Domenicali wants Bagnaya to line up with Marc Marquez up front He is under pressure to deliver next season. If he can’t, Ducati has already lined up a potential replacement.
Marco Melandri has named Pedro Acosta as Ducati’s ‘best choice’ to replace Francesco Bagnaia in 2027.
Three Bagnaia successors ‘keep on coming’ in the paddock As speculation grows about the Ducati rider’s future. Fermin Aldeguerre, Fabio Quatararo and Alex Marquez are considered options for 2027.
But Borgo Pangale clothing is also waiting Pedro Acosta and his condition in KTM The Spaniard attempted to break his contract and join VR46 for the following season, but his move was blocked.
However, as KTM’s financial problems grew older and the Spaniard’s impatience grew Acosta has become a prime target for Ducati.. Speaking through GPONFormer Ducati rider Marco Melandri He thinks he is the ‘best choice’ to replace Bagnaya.
“Marquez-Acosta will be a dream team in itself. Then again, with Ducati planning for the future and considering his young age, I think Acosta is a natural and best choice.
He is young, he is very fast and he is bad because he always gives everything on the bike. We’ll see at KTM. I think Pedro is the right choice, and they shouldn’t let him run away in terms of 2027.
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How Francesco Bagnaia secures his future at Ducati in 2026
Bagnaia has made it clear that he wants to stay at Ducati and see out his MotoGP career with the team. But if he wants a chance at a new contract, he will need to improve in GP26 next season.
Next year’s Desmosedici may give it a better feel than the GP25. Bagnaia agrees with the Marquez brothers. As it felt more comfortable on the bike during post-season testing, the basis for the GP26 was good.
Francesco Bagnaia in MotoGP future
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Bagnaia could secure a new Ducati contract in pre-season. If he is on the way. He needs to get very close to Marc Marquez to secure his future.
It is almost impossible to beat the Spaniard on the same bike. But with the right tools and set-up, 2025 could be a better challenge.
