Overview
- Pecco Bagnaia has suffered a sharp downturn this season with seven retirements in 14 races and four retirements in his last five events, most recently at Misano.
- DAZN Spain released an off‑mic clip in which Bagnaia told Fabio Di Giannantonio that Ducati would not let him change the bike’s riding configuration, prompting scrutiny of team technical control.
- Former Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso said on the 04 Bar podcast that Bagnaia’s behavior looks worrying and described the situation as unusually serious and very private.
- Bagnaia reacted on social media by liking a repost of Dovizioso’s comments and later told Sky that the off‑mic remarks were shown out of context while also saying Ducati has supported him.
- The controversy matters for people around him and for the sport because it raises both safety and welfare questions now and could shape team relations as Bagnaia is reported to join Aprilia next season.