Pecco Bagnaia Declares He Will Not Race for Ducati Lenovo Unless Boss Luigi Dall’Igna Publicly Apologizes
💥 MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia has issued a stunning ultimatum, declaring he will not participate in the next Grand Prix for Ducati Lenovo unless team boss Luigi Dall’Igna publicly apologizes for recent comments that Bagnaia described as “humiliating and disrespectful.” The tension erupted after Dall’Igna praised Marc Márquez’s dominance while openly expressing disappointment in Bagnaia’s recent performances. “I won’t race for a team that celebrates my teammate while questioning my worth,” Bagnaia reportedly told Italian media.
🔥 The conflict stems from a series of underwhelming results, including Bagnaia’s third-place finish at Assen and back-to-back crashes in France and Britain. Dall’Igna’s remarks—calling Márquez “a class champion” and stating that Bagnaia “needs to wake up”—have fueled speculation that the team is shifting its focus away from the two-time world champion. Bagnaia, visibly frustrated, responded after the Dutch GP: “For me, a good race is when I can fight. I was passed too easily, and no one seems to care.”
🎙️ Ducati has yet to respond officially, but insiders suggest the team is in crisis mode. With Bagnaia threatening to sit out the next race and tensions rising between the riders, the team risks losing its competitive edge. Dall’Igna, known for his blunt leadership style, has not issued an apology and is reportedly standing by his comments. The situation has divided fans—some support Bagnaia’s demand for respect, while others believe he should focus on performance rather than politics.
🏁 As the MotoGP season reaches its midpoint, the drama within Ducati could reshape the championship battle. Bagnaia’s absence would be a major blow to the team’s title hopes and could open the door for Márquez to take full control. Whether Dall’Igna chooses to reconcile or double down remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Pecco Bagnaia is no longer willing to stay silent, and the next race may be defined as much by what happens off the track as on it.
