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!
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SEASON SO FAR: Ducati
Marc Marquez, Bagnaia, Alex Marquez, Di Giannantonio and Aldeguer assess the first half of the season
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to a brilliant Czech GP
Hear the thoughts of the premier class's finest after our first visit to Brno in five years
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Dash gremlins wreck Bagnaia’s Sprint fight
A faulty dash display forced the #63 to concede positions mid-race and has left him determined to reset and seize tomorrow’s showdown against Marquez
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"Nice to have the #1 here!" - Bagnaia on Martin
The Ducati rider says Martin’s return is good for the Championship and hopes he can enjoy himself after a tough few months
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UNSEEN: "I almost destroyed your hand!"
Go behind the scenes with the podium finishers after a dramatic German GP
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“I know I’ll be there fighting for it” - Bagnaia wants more after podium finish in Germany
The two-time World Champion is positive he’ll be fighting for victories soon after his P3 on a dramatic day at Sachsenring
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UNHEARD: "You're a show-off!"
Get the immediate reaction of Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez and Bagnaia as they look back on the German GP action before stepping onto the podium at Sachsenring
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Bagnaia identifies Marc Marquez's strengths at Sachsenring
The two-time World Champion is aiming to build on the "best weekend of the season" in Assen and looks to learn from his teammate’s formidable record at the German GP
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UNSEEN: "Put a smile on that face!"
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at what was said in the aftermath of Sunday’s Grand Prix in Assen
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UNHEARD: How the f*** did you manage to stop the bike like that?"
Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Pecco Bagnaia rewatch and react to a simply sensational Dutch GP
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"I want to take the positives, and that is we fought in the race" - Bagnaia
Identifying the key differences between himself and race winner Marc Marquez, #63 believes he and his team are on the right path in their push to return to winning form
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Bagnaia ready to bounce back: "Assen is arriving at a good moment"
One week on from home heartbreak, Pecco still feels there's room for improvement but is encouraged by his epic battle with Marc Marquez last time out
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UNSEEN: Why were Marquez and Bagnaia were called to the Stewards in Italy?
The factory Ducati duo had to pay a visit to Simon Crafar after their breathless battle in Mugello
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Bagnaia earns Best Take Off honours in Italy
The #63 had the perfect start in Mugello to help tee up the battle of the year so far across the opening laps of the Italian GP
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Bagnaia: "I don't want to keep watching them from behind"
A bruising home GP leaves the Ducati star frustrated by a familiar struggle, with no clear fix in sight
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Marquez vs Marquez vs Bagnaia: MotoGP at its very best in Italy
Relive the very best of the explosive opening five laps to the Italian GP as the Championship top three pulled no punches
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UNHEARD: "Did you forget to initiate the launch control?"
Join the Tissot Sprint podium trio as they reflect on the action from Mugello, and just what went wrong for Marc Marquez at lights out
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Bagnaia left searching after same story and same result
The home hero admits frustration after another P3, as tyre drop-off and race pace struggles leave him wanting more for the fans at Mugello
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"It was a real pole... where Pecco and Alex are faster" - Q2 reaction
Hear the immediate thoughts of Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez as they bagged the top three places in Italian GP qualifying
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Opening gambits: Bagnaia and Marquez take different aero strategies
While Marc trialled Ducati’s latest package, Pecco skipped it to chase rear grip in a bid to find a winning move on home soil
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Bagnaia: "If I'm not competitive here, there's a problem"
The #63 prepares for crucial home round as he looks to get his season back on track and win his fourth consecutive Italian GP
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UNSEEN: "Who said Ducati are in crisis?"
Enjoy the celebrations behind the scenes with the Bologna bullets from the Aragon GP
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What's next for Ducati after busy and important Aragon Test?
The Italian, Davide Tardozzi and Marc Marquez all reflect on the Aragon Test, and what they could bring to Mugello next time out
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What changes helped Bagnaia to claim podium that 'felt like a victory'?
Pecco Bagnaia was seemingly back to his best on Sunday at Aragon, claiming P3 after 'small changes' were made to his bike following Saturday's Tissot Sprint
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No points on Saturday: Quartararo and Bagnaia review their complicated Aragon Sprint
The pair finished 11th and 12th, outside of the points, in Saturday's Tissot Sprint at MotorLand Aragon
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Bagnaia: "It could be fantastic to have this kind of battle"
The #63 looks back on his epic 2021 scrap with Marc Marquez at Aragon, while also aiming to take the positives from a difficult recent run
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"I don't feel anything" - Bagnaia
It was another disappointing outing for the two-time World Champion, crashing out of the British GP and slipping 72 points behind in the title fight
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WATCH: Bagnaia crashes out of Silverstone shocker
Having dropped to outside the top 10, the Italian's nightmare British GP ended in the gravel
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"On one lap we are starting to be really, really fast" - Q2 reaction
Hear the thoughts of Fabio Quartararo, Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia as they bagged the top three places in British GP qualifying
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"Ready to fight, dry or wet" - Title contenders braced for British weather
Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best weather conditions at the upcoming British GP
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"It's true I'm struggling with this bike" - Bagnaia
The #63 opened up on his recent front-end struggles but is seeking success at Silverstone nonetheless!
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"We hit the bottom" - Bagnaia reacts disappointing French GP
The Italian crashed out early in the Grand Prix, and collected zero points in his visit to Le Mans
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WATCH: Bagnaia goes down on the opening lap!
A chaotic start to the French GP saw the two-time World Champion collide with Joan Mir before rejoining
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Bagnaia: "I don't have feeling with the front, crashes likes this can happen"
The Italian slid out of contention in the Tissot Sprint from a promising position, but is aiming to bounce back Sunday
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Bagnaia crashes out of the Tissot Sprint!
Disaster for the Ducati rider, as he lets crucial points slip away in Le Mans
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Bagnaia: "What I want, is no longer there. I have to do it myself"
Despite a Friday P3, the Italian cuts a frustrated figure, feeling he can't rival teammate Marc Marquez and the best he can hope for is to fight for second.
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Bagnaia eyeing French GP honours if 2024 flaws are fixed
The Italian believes the layout of Le Mans plays to his strengths, and is aiming for the big prize this weekend
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'There was no confidence from others, but...' Tardozzi on Marc-Pecco working relationship
Davide Tardozzi sheds some light on how his riders work together, despite doubts that two of the biggest names could gel in the same garage
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Bagnaia: "Unluckily, the fight with Marc was very short"
The Italian enjoyed battling his teammate in the early stages, but laments being unable find a way past Fabio Quartararo
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ELBOWS OUT! Bagnaia and Marc Marquez trade blows in incredible opening lap!
It didn't take long for the Spanish GP to burst into life with the factory Ducati duo going wheel-to-wheel and making contact in Jerez!
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint!
A handful of stars reflect on a dramatic Sprint, calling it 'bittersweet', 'incredible' and 'fun' after a wild Saturday at Jerez.
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"A really special feeling" - Q2 reaction
Hear the immediate thoughts of Fabio Quartararo, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia as they bagged front row starts at the Spanish GP
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Bagnaia closes in as the fight heats up on familiar ground
The Ducati rider is warming up fast as MotoGP hits Europe, stalking the Marquez brothers at a track where he knows how to win
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“Last year was great, but this one will be different” - Bagnaia
Pecco returns to the scene of a 2024 classic and hints the pressure is now on him to deliver as Jerez hosts round five of the 2025 campaign
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2025 Spanish GP Press Conference: M. Marquez, A. Marquez, Bagnaia and Morbidelli
Four of the standout riders of the season so far look ahead to the weekend in Jerez as the sport returns to Europe
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UNSEEN: "Our time will arrive"
Enjoy the post-race conversations, celebrations and penalty reaction with Viñales, Tech3, Bagnaia and Morbidelli following the Qatar GP
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UNHEARD: "The KTM is really fast on the straights, it's unbelievable!"
Qatar threw up a thriller, and you can hear the immediate thoughts of Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales post-race
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Bagnaia frustrated despite Sunday comeback: "Everytime it's the same story"
The Italian went from P11 to P2 at the Qatar GP, but couldn't help but feel it was an opportunity lost as he faced recurring issues during the weekend
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"Tomorrow, I'll overtake 10 on one lap!" - Bagnaia
After a Saturday to forget, the Italian is looking to recover as many points as possible in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix
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WATCH: Bagnaia blows pole, set for P11 start in Qatar!
The #63 spun through the Turn 4 gravel trap during qualifying, consigning him to a fourth row start in the Sprint and the Grand Prix!