Overview
- Francesco Bagnaia called his post‑Austria remarks “my mess,” saying he was angry after a disastrous weekend and has since cleared the air with Ducati.
- He reiterated that the GP25 does not suit his style, costing him pace and confidence in overtaking and defending compared to last year.
- Bagnaia ruled out testing the 2024 bike at Misano, noting homologation prevents a race switch and he does not want to prefer a chassis he cannot use.
- Marc Marquez offered a vote of confidence in his team‑mate’s recovery, highlighting how lost confidence translates into tenths per lap.
- Bagnaia dismissed talk of leaving Ducati after his deal ends, stating his priority is to win again with his current team.