Bagnaia’s Wife Demands Ducati Respond Over Tire Pressure Controversy at Czech GP: “My Husband Was Treated Unfairly”
🔥 Tensions erupted in the Ducati camp after the Sprint Race at the Czech Grand Prix, where Pecco Bagnaia dropped from pole position to a disappointing 7th place. The reason? A misleading dashboard alert about low tire pressure that forced him to slow down unnecessarily. While post-race data confirmed the pressure was within legal limits from lap two onward, the damage was done. Domizia Castagnini, Bagnaia’s wife, has now publicly demanded Ducati provide immediate answers, stating, “My husband was treated unfairly, and this mistake cost him a podium.”
⚠️ The controversy has reignited debate over Ducati’s internal systems and race-day protocols. Bagnaia revealed that he received incorrect notifications from his bike’s electronics, prompting him to let rivals pass to avoid a penalty. “I was comfortable, but the bike told me something else,” he said. Ducati engineers are now investigating the glitch, which may have stemmed from a pre-race electronic fault. The incident has sparked outrage among fans, many of whom believe Bagnaia was let down by his team at a critical moment in the championship.
💬 In response to Castagnini’s demand, Ducati’s team principal Gigi Dall’Igna issued a terse 11-word statement: “We will analyze everything, but emotions must not cloud judgment.” The comment, intended to calm the situation, instead fueled fan anger. Social media erupted with criticism, accusing Ducati of downplaying the issue and failing to protect their lead rider. With Bagnaia already trailing in the standings, the mishap couldn’t have come at a worse time.
🏁 As the MotoGP paddock turns its attention to Sunday’s main race, all eyes are on Ducati’s response and Bagnaia’s performance. The team faces mounting pressure to restore trust and ensure no repeat of the electronic failure. Meanwhile, Castagnini’s bold intervention has sparked a wider conversation about rider safety, transparency, and accountability in MotoGP. One thing is clear: the Czech GP has left emotional scars far deeper than the final lap.
