The shocking prospect of Pecco Bagnaia leaving Ducati has reappeared. Prominent Italian newspapers suggest that they can say goodbye.
Bagnaia was signed “Dream” in 2026 to Yamaha of Sky Italia, Italian MotoGP broadcaster. Despite his “excellent” relationship and his ongoing contract with Ducati.
But Bagnaia’s plight at odds with his factory teammates Mark Marquez and Gregini’s Alex Marquez, has generated more headlines in his home country.
The next two MotoGP rounds are important in Aragon and at Muguero’s home.
“The Borgo Panigal’s complaints lie there,” wrote Gazetta, a newspaper.
“Mugero could be critical in the evolution of the championship, especially due to the relationship between riders and manufacturers.”
Bagnaia requires serious consequences. Otherwise, the newspaper insists, “his divorce will only be a matter of time.”
A good relationship between them means that if there is a breakup of methods, they want to cause “as little damage as possible.”
Bagnaia has been struggling ever since missing out on her third consecutive championship on the final day of 2024.
Ducati in 2025 was more problematic than expected, with the manufacturer opting to use the latest available engine before the season began.
Marquez encounters the challenge with the Silverstone feeling, but he remains in the MotoGP rankings.
Bagnaia has complained about the feelings of the front-end all year round, and believes Marquez that he can primarily hide the problem in half of his garage.
Bagnaia leaves Silverstone, where she crashes, claiming she cannot perform miracles.
Resolving such a fundamental problem is not a quick fix, but he is warned.
Three MotoGP teams are looking for Pecco Bagnaia
Pecco Bagnaia
In Bagnaia, if he leaves Ducati or leave Gazetta Report, Bagnaia is “courtizing” him.
Already mentioned as a suitor, Yamaha wants to combine him with Fabio Cartalaro with a factory duo that catches the eye as the next step in their rejuvenation.
The VR46 team will also welcome Bagnaia to the garage, the report said.
Bagnaia is a VR46 alumni and first to become a MotoGP champion, and has a close relationship with Valentino Rossi.
As a Ducati satellite team, they have access to one factory bike.
“Recently,” reports Gazzetta.
Jorge Martin’s ongoing drama will not be resolved anytime soon. He claims, as he is, wants to call a contract clause to leave Aprilia at the end of this season.
Leave his bike free and Bagnaia is given a factory option.
“If an early divorce with Ducati occurs, it’s not going to matter that Pecco changes,” the newspaper summarizes.
Bagnaia is 72 points away from the championship lead.
