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Pecco Bagnaia has called on Casey Stoner as a surprise ally amid his 2025 MotoGP struggle
Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner has provided valuable feedback to Pecco Bagnaia amidst his disappointing 2025 campaign, with Bagnaia eager for Ducati engineers to consider Stoner’s insights. Stoner, known for his success with Ducati in 2007 and Honda in 2011, has been advising Bagnaia since 2022 and is well-acquainted with the rider.
Bagnaia has expressed that this is the ideal time for Stoner’s feedback, as he struggles with the dynamics of the 2025 Ducati, which he perceives as incompatible with his style. Despite Bagnaia’s challenges, his teammate Marc Marquez is dominating the season, highlighting the discrepancy in their performances.
Ducati’s perspective leans towards minimal changes between the GP24 and GP25 bikes, emphasizing durability over performance enhancements. Stoner, acting as an expert witness, observed discrepancies in Bagnaia’s issues compared to other Ducati riders at Misano, sparking discussions around potential bike adjustments versus regaining Bagnaia’s confidence.
Stoner’s presence in Bagnaia’s garage during testing and interactions with key figures like Valentino Rossi indicates a collaborative effort to address and potentially resolve Bagnaia’s struggles in the ongoing MotoGP season.
