Ducati MotoGP staff supervisor Davide Tardozzi believes Pecco Bagnaia is “fully completely different” in comparison with final yr, likening it to how he’ll look in 2024.
The double world champion struggled to search out constant type in GP25 final yr and had his worst season in manufacturing unit Ducati colours.
Pecco Bagnaia gained simply two Grands Prix and fell simply wanting fifth within the standings, as teammate Marc Marquez gained a commanding victory in the identical automotive to assert his seventh world title.
The Italian’s hunch comes a yr after Marquez narrowly missed out on a 3rd consecutive championship, profitable 11 Grands Prix in 2025, the identical because the variety of Grands Prix he managed.
However Tardozzi believes Bagnaia’s perspective has modified once more over the winter and he’s nearer to the previous champion.
“Firstly of this yr, when he got here again from the winter break, I discovered a totally completely different pecko, a unique mentality,” he instructed the official MotoGP web site.
“It’s harking back to the 2024 version.
“So I feel Pecco shall be a really tough rival to beat within the upcoming races.
“He is a really clever particular person, so I discuss so much, particularly with Gigi (Dallinha), and I feel he is already in the best state of mind because the Valencia check.”
“We’re very glad. We all know we’ve a really aggressive pecco.”
Bagnaia’s most important grievance with the GP25 was a insecurity within the entrance finish, however when he tried the primary model of the GP26 on the Valencia check final November, he felt this had already been improved.
That suggestions continued into final week’s Sepang check, with Bagnaia producing an encouraging dash simulation.
Bagnaia heads into the brand new season wanting stronger than final yr, however his time at Ducati seems to be coming to an finish.
The manufacturing unit staff is anticipated to organize a line-up of Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta in 2027, with Bagnaia linked to seats elsewhere.
After the Sepang check, the most certainly rumors emerged that he may be a part of VR46 academy member Marco Bezzecchi at Aprilia subsequent season.
