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Bagnaia Finds Glimmer in Misano Test as Ducati Patience Wears Thin

Casey Stoner's hands-on guidance during setup work offered cautious hope without resolving a slump that has strained ties inside Ducati.

Overview

  • After a zero-point home weekend, Francesco Bagnaia finished 13th in the sprint and crashed out of the Grand Prix at Misano.
  • He skipped his scheduled post-race media session and spent hours in a closed-door debrief with his crew instead.
  • Ducati general manager Gigi Dall'Igna acknowledged he has also lost patience, calling the situation serious as results continue to falter.
  • Former rider Stefan Bradl criticized Bagnaia's attitude and physical commitment on air, saying his riding looked listless and that pity was misplaced.
  • In Monday's Misano test Bagnaia was eighth, focused on setup rather than new parts, reported competitive pace on worn tires, and received active support from Casey Stoner, though he urged caution about translating gains to Motegi.