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Bagnaia’s Call to Raise Expectations from Ducati (/bikes/ducati-panigale-v4r): A Critical Moment to Reach Championship Goals
MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia is struggling to meet Ducati’s expectations alongside the start of the 2025 season. The two-time world champion displays strong performance in achieving victories, but has yet to achieve a real breakthrough for a long time, which has increased tension among teams.
Ducati’s Strategic Move and Bagnaia’s Future
Ducati Motor Sport CEO Luca Di Meo’s statements indicate that Bagnaia’s path will separate starting from the 2027 season. The aim of this decision is also to position young and talented Pedro Acosta as Marc Márquez’s teammate after transferring from KTM. This move is considered as part of Ducati’s long-term strategy.
Rossi’s Observations and Bagnaia’s Performance
Former world champion Valentino Rossi positively evaluates Bagnaia’s performance and approach this season. Rossi states, “Pecco is showing a very good approach this year. We train together frequently, he really puts everything into it.” Rossi also highlights the setbacks in the Le Mans races, indicating that Bagnaia can better utilize his potential.
Critical Races in Le Mans and Brake Problem
Bagnaia’s two starts in the Le Mans Grand Prix were disrupted and he missed two opportunities to win, which is considered a reflection of the tension. Despite finishing second in the sprint race and taking pole position in the main race, he experienced a crash due to a malfunction in the braking system, revealing how difficult it is for Ducati to meet expectations.
Comparisons with Di Giannantonio and Tuning Work
Bagnaia states that they have yet to find a basic setting for the motorcycle in terms of tuning, and therefore they have resorted to different methods. This also highlights the difficulties in achieving the basic settings that Fabio Di Giannantonio found for the motorcycle. Bagnaia emphasizes Ducati’s support for him, saying, “We are making small steps, perhaps we are a little late, but we are going in the right direction. I feel Ducati’s support in every step.”
Tension Between Parties and Future Perspectives
After the disputes that occurred last year, the atmosphere between the parties has cooled down. Bagnaia emphasizes that the parties must also show the same determination for him and for reaching the championship goal. After a long season, despite the possible scenario that Bagnaia will not be with Ducati next year, it is expected that Ducati will continue to show the same determination to return to the front group.
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