Overview

• VR46’s Uccio Salucci confirmed Bagnaia rode Franco Morbidelli’s 2024-spec Ducati during the Misano post‑race test.
• Pablo Nieto said VR46 ‘helped’ Bagnaia during the test and noted differences in chassis, swingarm, electronics and fairings between GP24 and GP25.
• Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi said he was surprised by the disclosure, downplayed the differences, and stressed riders can mix available parts.
• Franco Morbidelli said VR46 provided full support at Ducati’s request and suggested test engines were used to validate Bagnaia’s feedback.
• Bagnaia declined further technical discussion as speculation grew, and regulations would have barred him from racing a full 2024 engine at Motegi after the Misano test that preceded his dominant weekend.