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Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia expressed his concerns regarding his team’s performance this season while making significant statements about the sudden changes in motorcycle behavior and future strategies.
First Victory in Jerez
Speaking to Italian media as part of the preparations for this year’s French Grand Prix (Grand Prix de France), Bagnaia emphasized that Ducati’s performance this season had fallen short of expectations. The Italian pilot, who had only achieved three victories in the first eight races, stated that the situation was “going through a complex process.”
Victory in Jerez was Alex Marquez’s first victory for Ducati this season. However, favorites Marc Marquez and Bagnaia were unable to reach the podium.
“We are generally in a difficult period for Ducati, the season is definitely not going as we expected.”
Bagnaia also highlighted the difficulties he was experiencing with the motorcycle’s performance, particularly on the front end. “Unfortunately, I’ve been in this situation for over a year and I’m really struggling.” He continued, stating that during races the motorcycle gave “nervous” reactions and this created a tendency to skid.
Braking Issues and New Parts
Bagnaia added that the motorcycle’s reactions during braking were very sensitive and this also contributed to the accident in Jerez. “We used to have the old Ducati character, where we could brake hard and enter corners quickly without having any balance problems.” He emphasized that the change in the motorcycle’s performance did not support an aggressive driving style, as before.
Pointing out that Alex Marquez had partially solved this problem in Jerez, Bagnaia said, “We are going through a complex process but I believe I can compete in every race that comes.” He maintained his motivation.
Bagnaia, who had fallen to ninth in the World Championship, hopes that the new aerodynamic parts tested in Jerez will bring him hope. However, the possibility of using these parts in Le Mans seems unlikely. Bagnaia said, “It could be used here but we don’t have many spare parts. We wouldn’t risk the parts if the track conditions are variable.”
He assessed that Barcelona is a track that creates a speed differential and it is more logical to keep the new parts there. “I think we won’t use it here but I can’t say anything clearly.”
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