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Pecco Bagnaia believes most of the criticism he faced last year was unwarranted
Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia addressed criticisms from his challenging 2025 MotoGP season, stating that “90% of it was unnecessary,” despite high expectations following his successful 2024 campaign.
Struggling with the GP25 bike, Bagnaia only managed to secure two wins and finished fifth in the standings, while teammate Marc Marquez claimed his seventh world title.
Bagnaia faced significant backlash and tensions within Ducati due to his inconsistent performance, with criticisms deemed as mostly unnecessary by the Italian rider.
As the 2026 season approaches, Bagnaia remains optimistic, although his future with Ducati looks uncertain amidst talks of Marquez staying and potential newcomer Pedro Acosta.
The upcoming season’s testing begins in February, with speculations circulating about Bagnaia possibly moving to Yamaha amid uncertainties surrounding his Ducati contract.
