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Ducati’s two-time MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia has been bewildered by the speculation linking him to Yamaha as early as 2026 – and says he expects to be a Ducati rider until at least the end of 2028
Two-time MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia has been surprised by rumors linking him to Yamaha as early as 2026, and states he plans to remain with Ducati at least until the end of 2028. Despite struggling with the 2025-spec Ducati and facing challenges with teammate Marc Marquez, Bagnaia remains committed to Ducati. Bagnaia expressed frustration with the lack of front-end confidence on the Ducati bike during the Aragon Grand Prix. Speculations of Bagnaia moving to Yamaha to join Fabio Quartararo have surfaced, but Bagnaia reaffirms his loyalty to Ducati and emphasizes the importance of respecting contracts. Bagnaia dismisses the rumors of him leaving Ducati and reiterates his dedication to the team, emphasizing his intention to remain with Ducati for the foreseeable future. Despite recent struggles, he remains focused on his current team and is determined to overcome the challenges he is facing.
