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Francesco Bagnaia admitted he was “surprised but happy” about the preview of Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP package that he rode at the Valencia test.
Francesco Bagnaia expressed his surprise and happiness regarding the preview of Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP package that he tested at Valencia. Despite a challenging 2025 season, Bagnaia was pleased with the improvements shown by Ducati’s GP26 package during the test. He highlighted the improved braking and positive developments but stressed the need for more data gathering. Although Bagnaia crashed during the test, he remained unfazed and focused on personal progress rather than being concerned about his teammate Nicolo Bulega’s faster lap time. Bagnaia acknowledged Bulega’s strong performance but reiterated his focus on his own development and improving his own performance on the track.
