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Jorge Lorenzo has backed Pecco Bagnaia to show his title credentials again in MotoGP
Three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo is confident that Pecco Bagnaia will show his potential as a title contender after a challenging 2025 season with Ducati. Bagnaia struggled in 2025 with only two wins and a fifth-place finish in the standings while his teammate Marc Marquez dominated the season. Despite facing uncertainty with his future at Ducati, Bagnaia has started the 2026 pre-season positively and feels more comfortable on the GP26. Jorge Lorenzo believes in Bagnaia’s talent and expects him to bounce back and be a strong competitor for the championship. The struggles Bagnaia faced were attributed to issues with the rear ride height device on the GP25, highlighting the importance of small details in MotoGP. Lorenzo shared his own experience of how minor changes can have a significant impact in a rider’s performance, emphasizing the challenges top riders face in adapting to new regulations and equipment.
