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Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia says he has accepted that there is a fundamental mismatch between his strengths and those of the 2025 bike – even if it makes him “mad”
Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia acknowledges a fundamental mismatch between his strengths and the 2025 bike, which frustrates him despite being just 20 points behind the championship leader.
Although Bagnaia performed well in Friday practice at Le Mans, finishing third, he has not been the fastest rider at any of the five rounds so far, with new teammate Marc Marquez showing more pace.
Changes made to the Ducati for the 2025 season have left Bagnaia feeling unsettled, particularly struggling with corner entry and front instability, areas where Marquez excels.
Despite hoping for answers during testing at Jerez, Bagnaia remains resigned to the fact that there is no quick fix to his current struggles with the bike.
While Bagnaia recognizes the efforts of his team and Ducati to support him, he knows that reverting to a 2024-spec bike is not a viable solution and that he needs to adapt his riding style to be competitive.
Although he feels his current performance is acceptable, he is determined to regain the winning feeling he had in previous seasons and aims to challenge and defeat the fastest riders like Marquez to restore his confidence and joy in racing.
