Pecco Bagnaia has mentioned that though the 2026 MotoGP Ducati has a “totally different” DNA than the one he rode earlier than, he believes it’s “higher” for his driving model in comparison with the 2025 bike.
The 2-time world champion struggled mightily in GP25, feeling it was too far faraway from the traits of earlier Ducati bikes that had confirmed extra aggressive.
Because the 2026 pre-season low season, Pecco Bagnaia has seemed stronger than final yr and was typically joyful together with his GP26 efficiency.
He completed the Buriram MotoGP take a look at in fourth place general and believes he has made a step ahead in comparison with this time 12 months in the past, though he admits he nonetheless lacks stability below braking.
“It’s totally different for me, nevertheless it works higher for my driving model,” he mentioned.
“Final yr I struggled from the beginning, however as quickly as I received right here it grew to become an excellent monitor for me, nevertheless it’s totally different from Malaysia the place I struggled actually laborious in testing.
“I used to be in a position to get on the rostrum within the race, however I wasn’t feeling nice.
“Throughout this take a look at, we labored fairly laborious on the used tires and labored fairly laborious on understanding the bike, and I feel we have made one other step ahead. There’s nonetheless one thing lacking.
“I am on the lookout for just a little extra consistency in my braking. Typically I brake properly and generally the bike shakes just a little bit, however that is as a result of I am attending to the nook sooner.”
“So we simply want to seek out extra consistency.”
Bagnaia was unable to finish a full race simulation on Sunday because of points together with his bike, however had already accomplished a dash simulation on Saturday.
“I’m glad with the impressions of the take a look at,” he added.
“We completed the preseason in a lot better form than final yr, so we really feel nice. Now it is time to begin competing for the season.”
“However all I can say is that I am joyful now. We did a strong job throughout testing. Malaysia was essential, however contemplating what occurred final yr, this was much more essential.”
“The time assault went properly. I did not do an incredible lap, however I used to be quick sufficient.”
“Fortuitously, we did a dash simulation yesterday and it went properly, as a result of as we speak we had a small downside in the course of the race simulation and needed to cease.”
“That may occur throughout testing, and it is higher throughout testing than throughout a race weekend.”
