Milan, June 24 (LaPresse) – “After eight seasons of shared successes and objectives, Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia will take different paths at the end of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Valencia Grand Prix will be the last race in which ‘Pecco’ will wear the red of the Ducati Lenovo Team,” the company said in an official statement. Ducati also recalled “a shared growth path based on trust, commitment and mutual support that brought the 2022 Riders’ Title back to Borgo Panigale after 15 years (2007 Stoner – 2022 Bagnaia). An unprecedented winning streak with a second title in 2023, 31 victories (including 11 in the 2024 season alone), 62 podiums and 28 pole positions.” Among the most promising talents of Italian motorsport, Bagnaia joined Ducati as a very young rookie in MotoGP in 2019. With the support of a top-level technical team, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous development work, he has brought the Desmosedici GP — which he dreamed of as a child — to its maximum performance, fully exploiting its potential. “This sporting partnership, highly successful and equally significant on a personal level, has seen a rider grow both professionally and personally within the Ducati Corse garage. An unmatched series of results that still makes ‘Pecco’ the most successful rider on the Desmosedici GP. In respect of such a strong and consolidated relationship, Ducati and Bagnaia will do their utmost to achieve the best possible results with the Ducati Lenovo Team until the end of the 2026 season and close this cycle in the best possible way,” the statement concluded.
MotoGP, Ducati confirms Bagnaia departure at end of season: “An emotional journey together”
Milan, June 24 (LaPresse) – “After eight seasons of shared successes and objectives, Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia will take different paths at the end of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Valencia Grand Prix will be the last race in which ‘Pecco’ will wear the red of the Ducati Lenovo Team,” the company said in an official statement. Ducati also recalled “a shared growth path based on trust, commitment and mutual support that brought the 2022 Riders’ Title back to Borgo Panigale after 15 years (2007 Stoner – 2022 Bagnaia). An unprecedented winning streak with a second title in 2023, 31 victories (including 11 in the 2024 season alone), 62 podiums and 28 pole positions.” Among the most promising talents of Italian motorsport, Bagnaia joined Ducati as a very young rookie in MotoGP in 2019. With the support of a top-level technical team, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous development work, he has brought the Desmosedici GP — which he dreamed of as a child — to its maximum performance, fully exploiting its potential. “This sporting partnership, highly successful and equally significant on a personal level, has seen a rider grow both professionally and personally within the Ducati Corse garage. An unmatched series of results that still makes ‘Pecco’ the most successful rider on the Desmosedici GP. In respect of such a strong and consolidated relationship, Ducati and Bagnaia will do their utmost to achieve the best possible results with the Ducati Lenovo Team until the end of the 2026 season and close this cycle in the best possible way,” the statement concluded.
