🔥BREAKING: Here’s all the information about Bagnaia leaving Ducati as a secret conversation between Pecco and Valentino Rossi was recently leaked 👇👇
In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through the MotoGP community, whispers of Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia’s possible exit from Ducati have gained momentum following a leaked conversation between the two-time world champion and his mentor, Valentino Rossi. The revelation, which surfaced recently on social media platforms, has sparked intense speculation about Bagnaia’s future with the Italian manufacturer, where he has been a cornerstone of their success in recent years. As the 2025 MotoGP season unfolds, the implications of this bombshell could reshape the sport’s competitive landscape.
Bagnaia, a protégé of Rossi’s VR46 Academy, has been a dominant force in MotoGP, securing world championships in 2022 and 2023 and narrowly missing a third title in 2024. His partnership with Ducati has been a match made in racing heaven, with the Italian rider delivering 11 Grand Prix victories in 2024 alone. However, the arrival of six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez as his teammate in the 2025 season has introduced new dynamics within the Ducati Lenovo Team. Reports suggest that Bagnaia’s struggles with the 2025 Ducati GP25 bike, coupled with Marquez’s early-season dominance, may have prompted the clandestine discussions with Rossi, a MotoGP legend whose influence on Bagnaia’s career is undeniable.
The leaked conversation, details of which were first hinted at in posts on X, reportedly took place in the lead-up to the French Grand Prix at Le Mans. Sources claim that Bagnaia expressed frustration over his inability to adapt to the GP25, a bike he has described as “completely different” to his riding style. Unlike Marquez, who has seamlessly adjusted to the new machine, Bagnaia has struggled to find the front-end feel that made him a formidable force on the GP24. The Le Mans weekend was particularly challenging, with Bagnaia crashing out of the sprint race and finishing a lapped 16th in the Grand Prix after being taken out by teammate Enea Bastianini. These setbacks have left him 51 points behind Marquez in the championship standings, fueling speculation about his discontent.
According to the leaked details, Rossi advised Bagnaia to remain focused and avoid falling into “mind games” with Marquez, echoing sentiments he shared publicly earlier in the year. Rossi, who has had his own storied rivalry with Marquez, reportedly urged Bagnaia to extract an additional five percent from his performance to counter his teammate’s psychological and on-track tactics. However, the conversation allegedly took a more dramatic turn when Bagnaia hinted at considering his options outside Ducati if the team could not provide a bike better suited to his needs. This revelation has stunned fans, given Bagnaia’s deep ties to Ducati and his status as the first Italian to win a MotoGP title for the manufacturer since Casey Stoner in 2007.
Ducati’s management, led by general manager Gigi Dall’Igna and team manager Davide Tardozzi, has been quick to downplay any rift. Tardozzi has publicly expressed confidence in Bagnaia’s ability to adapt to the GP25, emphasizing that the team is working to address his concerns. However, Bagnaia’s candid admission that Ducati “needs to give me more” from the 2025 bike has raised eyebrows. The team’s decision to revert to the 2024 engine and delay the introduction of new chassis and aero packages until the post-Spain GP test in April has not fully resolved Bagnaia’s issues, leaving him contemplating a return to the GP24 specification.
The potential departure of Bagnaia would be a seismic shift for Ducati, which has built its recent success around the Italian star. Posts on X, including one from @detiksport on May 19, 2025, have fueled speculation, with some suggesting that Marquez’s arrival and subsequent domination have created a “delicate situation” within the factory garage. Others, like @tribunpontianak, have pointed to Marquez’s influence as a catalyst for Bagnaia’s considerations. While these posts lack concrete evidence, they reflect the growing sentiment among fans that tensions are brewing.
Rossi’s role in this saga adds another layer of intrigue. As the owner of the VR46 team, which has secured factory support from Ducati for 2025, Rossi wields significant influence. His advice to Bagnaia, while rooted in mentorship, may also reflect strategic considerations for his team’s future. Some speculate that Rossi could be positioning Bagnaia for a move to VR46 or even another manufacturer, such as Yamaha, which recently lost its Pramac partnership to Ducati.
As the MotoGP season progresses, all eyes will be on Bagnaia’s performance and Ducati’s response to his demands. The leaked conversation has cast a shadow over what was expected to be a triumphant season for the factory team, with Marquez and Bagnaia forming one of the most formidable line-ups in MotoGP history. Whether Bagnaia can rediscover his form on the GP25 or if these secret talks signal the beginning of the end of his Ducati tenure remains to be seen. For now, the MotoGP world is abuzz with anticipation, waiting to see how this explosive revelation will unfold.
