Francesco Bagnaia
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia is a two-time World Champion, with his greatest success coming in 2022 when he won the MotoGP™ title despite being 91 points back. Coming through Rossi's VR46 Academy ranks, 'Pecco' is now a household name in the sport. Learn everything you need to about the 2022 World Champion by checking out the very best of his content below!
Rider ProfileItaly's Francesco Bagnaia is a two-time World Champion, with his greatest success coming in 2022 when he won the MotoGP™ title despite being 91 points back. Coming through Rossi's VR46 Academy ranks, 'Pecco' is now a household name in the sport. Learn everything you need to about the 2022 World Champion by checking out the very best of his content below!
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From Stoner to M. Marquez: Ducati's six World Champions
The #93 will form a blockbuster line up with Pecco Bagnaia in 2025, and follows in the footsteps of some of the finest riders the sport has ever seen
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UNHEARD: "I rode like a rookie today"
Podium trio Bagnaia, Bastianini and Martin unpack the Italian GP in the cooldown room following 2024's edition at Mugello
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Bagnaia toasts Mugello: "When you realise it’s for you, it’s magic"
It was a rock n roll atmosphere all weekend in Italy and the rockstar they were cheering for was the #1 as Pecco debriefs a home GP double
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UNHEARD: "We’ll see tomorrow…"
Watch podium trio Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Acosta reflect on Mugello's Tissot Sprint
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"I was super scared" – Bagnaia banishes demons for Sprint win
Barcelona’s blunder was on the #1’s mind as he gets ready to fight from the second row on Sunday in search of a dream home GP double
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"I’m in love with them!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Hear from the top three as Bagnaia bags an overdue Sprint win, with Marc Marquez and Acosta completing Mugello's Saturday podium
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Bagnaia vs Alex Marquez: opposing views shared on penalty incident
The #1 will face a three-place grid penalty on Sunday after this incident in Practice as both the Italian & Alex Marquez explain their thoughts on what unfolded
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"I have to finish the Sprint" – Bagnaia debriefs strong Mugello start
P1 at the end of play is exactly what the Italian would have wanted on home turf as attention now turns to an important Saturday at Mugello
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CLOSE CALL: A. Marquez vents at Bagnaia after Practice incident
The Ducati duo nearly collided on Friday afternoon with the Spaniard clearly unhappy with the reigning World Champion
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Press Conference 1: Martin, Bagnaia and Marc Marquez
Three key riders in the Championship look forward to a big weekend at Mugello and discuss 2025 rumours ahead of the Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo
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UNSEEN: "In f****** Montmelo!"
See how Bagnaia, Martin and Marc Marquez interacted with each other in parc ferme and enjoy the post-race celebrations from each box in Barcelona
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Bagnaia: That win wasn't just for the Championship, it was for me
The reigning Champion put in a tactical masterclass to beat Jorge Martin to victory, with a ballsy Turn 5 overtake helping him end his Barcelona hoodoo
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"It hurts a lot" - Bagnaia on Barcelona blunder
The Italian crashed out of the lead on the last lap costing him Sprint victory and crucial Championship points, placing even more importance on Sunday's race
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A poisoned chalice! Bagnaia makes it a hat-trick of Sprint lead crashes
On the last lap, the #1 blundered in Barcelona and became the third rider to crash out of the lead
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REVEALED: Bagnaia admits who is his preferred 2025 teammate
Speaking to Canal+, the reigning World Champion has finally said who he wants to partner him next season between Enea Bastianini, Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin
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UNSEEN: "Marc is back!"
Go behind the scenes as Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez celebrate their incredible French GP results as Pecco Bagnaia has a muted response to his P3
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Bagnaia reflects on Le Mans battle: "It was impossible to reattack"
The World Champion dissects where he lost the fight to Martin and Marc Marquez as he leaves France with a positive outlook
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Bagnaia: "The bike was doing crazy things"
A shocking start preceded a Sprint DNF for the #1 as he explains what went wrong on Saturday afternoon in Le Mans
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Bagnaia's Tissot Sprint woes continue with Le Mans DNF!
After a poor start the World Champion leaves Saturday with zero points after running into the gravel at Turn 7 on Lap 2
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DRAMA: Martin and Bagnaia suffer separate Q2 crashes
The Championship leader and World Champion both go down late as they went head-to-head for French GP pole
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"It's bullshit" - Bagnaia laughs off M. Marquez reports
Sitting alongside two contenders for the factory Ducati seat, the reigning Champion denied reports he actively did not want the #93 in the box with him in 2025
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How the world heard: Bagnaia Vs M. Marquez in Jerez
Relive all the drama from a scintillating battle between two great World Champions at the Spanish GP
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UNSEEN: Bagnaia - "We had a score to settle from Thailand"
Hear the World Champion debrief his Spanish GP victory and why his phenomenal battle with Marc Marquez meant more than just a win
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LAST LAP: The finale to a breathtaking Spanish GP
Enjoy the ending to an absolute Jerez classic in the south of Spain
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UNHEARD: "I bodyslammed you in Parc Ferme!"
Podium trio Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi unpack a cracking Spanish GP in the cooldown room
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Bagnaia: "When you fight Marc, you need your elbow up. It is intense"
A sensational double overtake, a front row view to Martin's blunder and an epic battle for a Jerez hat-trick are all part of a day's work for the Champion
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Bagnaia Vs M. Marquez: MotoGP™ at its very best
Sit back, relax and enjoy the blockbuster battle for victory between two of the sports' greats at the Spanish GP in Jerez
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Bagnaia and Marquez clash during victory battle!
The two World Champions are going wheel-to-wheel in Jerez, treating the record attendance to an absolute show
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Bagnaia means business with sensational double overtake!
Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin were helpless as the World Champion pulled off an outrageous round the outside move at the Spanish GP
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RIDER REACTION: From podium contenders to gravel trap victims
Six riders reflect on tumbles that saw each of them hit the deck in dramatic fashion, dashing their top three hopes and blowing the Sprint wide open!
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Bagnaia: We're struggling... we need to understand the new bike
Having believed he could win the race after five laps, the reigning Champion leaves COTA without a podium and with more questions to answer
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Bagnaia: I think that is my best Friday in a long time!
The World Champion left it late to secure his Q2 place, and while impressed by the pace of Jorge Martin, he thinks it will be a different story on Saturday
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Bastianini, Martin or M. Marquez! Does Bagnaia have a preferred 2025 partner?
The reigning Champion had a rather blunt response when speaking about his factory Ducati teammate from next season at the Americas GP
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All angles and all opinions: Bagnaia and M. Marquez' Portimao collision
Get riders' unfiltered thoughts and catch every angle of the controversial late clash between the two World Champions at the Portuguese GP
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"It's two riders having a go" - Crafar on Bagnaia and Marquez clash
The MotoGP™ race winner, analyses the clash between two World Champions in Portugal
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"He knows what mistake he did" – Bagnaia and M. Marquez discuss collision
Listen to the thoughts the #1 and #93 as they dissect what happened between them in Sunday’s Portuguese GP
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Bagnaia and Marc Marquez' Portimao crash from all angles!
Watch the reigning World Champion and eight-time World Champion’s Turn 5 Portimao clash from every angle
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DRAMA! Bagnaia and Marc Marquez collide in Portimao
The reigning World Champion and eight-time World Champion make contact at Turn 5 late in the race and both slide out of contention
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Bagnaia relinquishes Sprint lead after huge Turn 1 moment
The World Champion hands Viñales the Portimao Tissot Sprint lead following this big wobble when plunging down the hill on Lap 10
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UNSEEN: Bagnaia's Qatar celebrations - "Like Forrest Gump? Come on!"
Go behind the scenes in the Ducati Lenovo Team box post-race and hear from Pecco, Martin and Binder as they discuss the opening Grand Prix of the season
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UNHEARD: "If I lose the front, I'm going to feel like an idiot"
Podium trio Pecco Bagnaia, Brad Binder and Jorge Martin unpack the Qatar GP in the cooldown room after a brilliant race under the lights
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Bagnaia talks Martin payback after Qatar masterclass
The reigning Champion bounced back from a tough Saturday as his title defence had lift off in Lusail thanks to a tour de force performance
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"We work in silence!" - Parc Ferme reaction
A flawless Pecco Bagnaia performance saw him lead Brad Binder and Jorge Martin over the line in the opening race of 2024
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"We don't have the best feeling on the bike" - Bagnaia
An unhappy reigning Champion has work to do after his opening day's runs at the Qatar GP as he placed P10 on the timesheets
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Bagnaia on new contract: "I wanted Ducati, and they wanted me"
The reigning Champion recently penned fresh terms with the Bologna bullets until 2026 and detailed the process ahead of the Qatar GP
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INSIDE ACCESS: Listen to radio comms as Pramac take fight to Ducati
Experience life inside a MotoGP™ garage like never before and listen in as Martin's squad plot to follow Bagnaia at the title decider
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How close is Bagnaia to signing a Ducati renewal?
Davide Tardozzi reflects on pre-season, Bagnaia contract talks and a resurgent Bastianini
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"Better in all areas" - Bagnaia praises the GP24
The red hot Italian maestro waxes lyrical about his 'feeling' aboard the new Ducati
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"We have improved our potential" - Bagnaia
The reigning World Champion on the first day of the Qatar test - the good, the bad and what it means to slipstream Jorge Martin
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"You were riding it like the Honda" - M. Marquez & Bagnaia on the Ducati
The Ducati stablemates had plenty to discuss at the Sepang Test as the eight-time World Champion debriefed the current #1 rider on the grid on his experience so far
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"Really good... but it's just a Test" - Bagnaia plays down incredible laptime
A 1:56.682 saw the reigning World Champion take testing honours in Sepang, but has called for an improvement in power delivery
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Bagnaia rueful as early crash hinders testing plan
The Red Flag waved after the Italian and Raul Fernandez went down separately at T11, with the incident slowing down the World Champion's programme for the day
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"We're confident" - Ducati detail Bagnaia contract talks
The two-time MotoGP™ World Champion's deal expires at the end of the season, but the Bologna bullets are hopeful of tying him down to a new deal
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Bagnaia and Fernandez crashes bring out early Sepang red flag
The World Champion is OK after a small off, as is the Spaniard despite what appears to have been a monster highside
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Highlights from the 2024 Ducati Lenovo Team Presentation
Enjoy a selection of the best bits from the action in Italy as the factory Ducati squad launch their 2024 campaign
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Bagnaia eyes MotoGP™ title hat-trick: "It will be important to remain calm"
The reigning World Champion previews the 2024 campaign as Ducati lift the covers off their fresh-faced machines in Italy
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2024 Ducati Lenovo Team Presentation
Reigning World Champion Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini reveal their liveries for the 2024 campaign from Italy
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Ducati and Pecco's intense showdown for MotoGP™ glory
Relive the heart-stopping moments that defined Ducati and Bagnaia’s path to MotoGP™ glory. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, compelling narrative and stunning visuals, the documentary narrates the emotional rollercoaster of a nail-biting season finale in Valencia that saw Bagnaia securing his second consecutive MotoGP™ World Title
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Bagnaia, 'relaxed' ahead of new challenge in 2024
"Happy" to share his successes with Ducati fans, 'Pecco' prepares for a few well-deserved weeks of rest
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Campioni in Festa: Ducati celebrate their successful 2023 in style
The Italian manufacturer celebrates their MotoGP™, WorldSBK, and WorldSSP titles at the Unipol Arena in Bologna together with stars including Bagnaia, Martin, and Bezzecchi
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Francesco Bagnaia: "Pressure is a privilege"
The 2023 World Champion looks back on the ups and downs of his title winning campaign
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MUST-SEE: How the world heard Bagnaia's crowning moment!
Sit back and enjoy the world's MotoGP™ broadcasters reacting to Pecco earning back-to-back titles in the 2023 season finale
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A World Champion's package: Bagnaia already feels 2024 improvement
The #1 is beyond satisfied with the first offering from Ducati as he chases a hat-trick of titles, while he also weighed in on his Gresini debut
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Pecco Bagnaia receives keys to his brand new BMW!
In addition to the MotoGP™ World Champion, the Italian also was the best qualifier and as a result, won the 2023 BMW M Award
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"Doing it with the #1 on my bike makes it even better" - Bagnaia
Hear from your 2023 World Champion after the Italian delivered his second premier class title in emphatic fashion in Valencia
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MotoGP™ World Champion Press Conference: Francesco Bagnaia
The now two-time World Champion reflects on his latest triumph with the media in Valencia
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"I have no words right now" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from your World Champion after his title success in Valencia, with Diggia and Zarco joining him in Parc Ferme
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Francesco Bagnaia, your 2023 MotoGP™ World Champion
Following a phenomenal Valencia GP, the Italian has defeated Jorge Martin to claim successive MotoGP™ crowns
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Team Manager view: "Pecco is a bit p****** off!"
Ahead of a decisive day in Valencia, Pramac's Gino Borsoi and Ducati Lenovo's Davide Tardozzi evaluate what lies ahead in Spain
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"Go for it. Always!" - Bagnaia to come out guns blazing
With his advantage down to 14 points, the Italian dismissed the notion he will take a conservative approach ahead of Sunday's title decider
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"We're ready for this afternoon!" - Parc ferme reactions
Hear from the front row as Pecco Bagnaia positioned himself on the front row between Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco for the Valencia GP
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#TeamPECCO vs #TeamMARTIN: Who are fans backing for MotoGP™ glory?
Members of the public present in the Valencia GP paddock nail their colours to the mast ahead of the title decider
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Mind games on show as Martin tails Bagnaia on and off track
The Prima Pramac rider accomplished his mission, claiming P2 for the day with the Italian heading into Q1 on Saturday morning
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Pecco Vs Martin: Agostini says how title can be won in Valencia
The Italian Legend, like many of us, is compelled by the epic Championship fight that has unfolded in 2023 and details the key to glory in Spain
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"I think Martin should focus more on his job" - Bagnaia
The Italian is headed towards Q1 in Valencia and delivered a strong message to his title rival after some cat and mouse antics in Practice
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Bagnaia aiming to emulate M. Marquez and Rossi in title chase
The Italian could become the third rider to claim back-to-back MotoGP™ titles, and he would do it in front of 'The Doctor' who's set to be in Valencia
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What strategy will title leader Bagnaia adopt in Valencia?
The factory Ducati rider has a 21 point advantage heading into the season finale, and he is posed with a tactical dilemma ahead of the season finale
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Photo Opportunity: Title contenders face off in Valencia
Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, along with their Ducati machines, pose for some snaps ahead of a title deciding weekend in Spain
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Bagnaia's season so far: the #1 out to defend his crown
Relive the biggest moments from the Italian's campaign that sees him carry a 21 point advantage into the Valencia GP
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Bagnaia: "Not happy...I was fighting for victory!"
The reigning World Champion expresses a wide range of emotions of his analysis in what could be a title-defining Qatar GP