RiderTua.com – Before the start of the 2024 World Championship, Ducati announced a contract extension with two-time MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia for another 2 years (2025 and 2026). Of course, this is not surprising, because previously both parties had stated their intention to continue the success of this collaboration. The details of his contract have been worked out intensively behind the scenes in recent weeks.
For information, Francesco Bagnaia made his MotoGP debut with the Pramac-Ducati team in 2019 and was then promoted to the Ducati Lenovo factory team in 2021. 2 years ago or in 2022, the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale and the rider from Turin, Italy, entered into an agreement to extend their contract for 2 years (2023 and 2024) also before the start of the World Championship.
Official: Pecco Bagnaia extends contract with Ducati until end of 2026
In the same year, Pecco Bagnaia presented Ducati with the long-awaited first MotoGP world title since Casey Stoner in 2007. Last year Pecco successfully defended his #1. At the same time, the 27-year-old rider recorded 18 wins on the Desmosedici, and is now closing in on Stoner’s previous record of 23 wins on a Ducati.
Of course Bagnaia is very enthusiastic about this agreement. “I am very happy to be able to continue racing with my dream team! Wearing these colors is an honor for me. It is extraordinary and a source of pride. Together with Ducati, my team and all the people at Ducati Corse we have managed to do some extraordinary things and in the other three years (including 2024) that await us together, we will continue to give our best to try to achieve as much success as possible.. I am very happy and ready to start racing on the track in a few days in Qatar for the first race of the year,” said the Valentino Rossi pupil.
In fact, this agreement is not that surprising, it was always clear that both parties wanted to continue together and there was no doubt about the successful outcome of the negotiations. Pecco is the calmest rider and can be relied on to maintain the red team’s dominance for the next few years.. Not too explosive but can complete all challenges including the most difficult conditions such as injury..
