Francesco Bagnaia «struggled to accept» new reality during 2025 MotoGP lows
Francesco Bagnaia admitted that it was hard for him to accept that he was no longer fighting for regular race wins and podiums during the 2025 MotoGP season. Bagnaia entered the year with renewed motivation and a desire to retake the throne in MotoGP following his title defeat to Jorge Martin in 2024. He was also […]
Francesco Bagnaia’s slump “all in his head” amid Marc Marquez pressure, says veteran team boss
Outgoing Tech3 team boss Herve Poncharal believes Francesco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP struggles were rooted largely in psychological factors, saying a “lot was playing in his head” during the year. Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia was expected to mount a fierce challenge against Marc Marquez as the pair teamed up at the factory Ducati squad this year. […]
Francesco Bagnaia “happy” again after testing new Ducati MotoGP bike in Valencia
Francesco Bagnaia ended the Valencia MotoGP test “happy” with all the parts he tested on his factory Ducati MotoGP bike, despite his outing being curtailed by a late crash. After enduring what he described as “maybe the worst” year of his premier class career, Bagnaia kicked off his 2026 campaign with his first run on […]
Why «dreamer» Francesco Bagnaia has hope after “maybe the worst” MotoGP season
Francesco Bagnaia says he still wants to ‘believe’ that he and Ducati can turn things around after what he described as “maybe the worst” year of his MotoGP career. Bagnaia made that comment following the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix, after an ill-judged move from LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco sent him into the gravel just four […]
Manufacturers demand “clear protocol” after Francesco Bagnaia’s smoking Ducati incident
The smoky issue on Francesco Bagnaia’s Ducati in the Japanese Grand Prix has sparked concern among MotoGP manufacturers, who are now calling for clear guidelines on how such cases should be handled. Bagnaia’s extraordinary performance from pole position at Motegi on 4 October took a dramatic turn when, with five laps to go, the Italian’s Desmosedici […]
Another Ducati rider now suffering same stability issues as Francesco Bagnaia
Franco Morbidelli has begun experiencing some of the same problems that plagued Francesco Bagnaia all season long in MotoGP, but it’s too early to say whether they’re fundamental or just track-specific. Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia suffered badly with the stability of his Ducati at Phillip Island, with a video shared by the series’ official social […]
Michelin reveals cause of Francesco Bagnaia’s Malaysian GP DNF
Francesco Bagnaia’s late retirement from third place in the Malaysian Grand Prix was caused by a rear tyre puncture, Michelin has revealed. Polesitter Bagnaia appeared on course for a podium position at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, despite losing the lead to eventual race winner Alex Marquez on the second lap and then dropping […]
Francesco Bagnaia calls for “sensitivity” as Sepang Clash documentary airs
Francesco Bagnaia has questioned MotoGP’s decision to release a short documentary marking the 10th anniversary of the infamous and divisive episode between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. The Sepang circuit will forever be remembered as the place where the rivalry between Marquez and Rossi reached its peak. The latter arrived in Malaysia in 2015 with […]
The DNF that gave Francesco Bagnaia more answers than his Japan double win
Francesco Bagnaia says he left the Malaysian Grand Prix more encouraged than after his dominant double win MotoGP in Japan, as he and Ducati made tangible progress in understanding his recent performance swings. Factory Ducati rider Bagnaia topped qualifying, won Saturday’s sprint from pole and ran third for much of the grand prix at Sepang […]