Pecco Bagnaia has found himself in the spotlight after a conversation caught by DAZN cameras revealed a startling claim: Ducati “won’t let him” try a more basic set-up. In a dialogue with VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio, who rides the same spec bike, Bagnaia appeared frustrated with his situation.
The Conversation That Raised Eyebrows
In the footage, Di Giannantonio suggests Bagnaia try “a fairly normal set-up” like his own. “Why are you using that little thing at the back?” asks Di Giannantonio. Bagnaia replies, “That’s the least of the problems. I put what they tell me to use. I’ve already tried everything.” He adds that soft and medium front tyres feel the same, “It’s as if I were pulling the clutch as soon as I start braking.” Di Giannantonio then stresses that his set-up is really basic, but Bagnaia immediately says, “They won’t let me do it.”
The statement has sparked speculation about the internal dynamics at Ducati. Bagnaia, who has endured a tough run with three consecutive crashes since the summer break, complains of a lack of rear grip that only affects him, while data from other Ducati riders shows no such issue. At San Marino, he even felt “humiliated” by the situation before crashing in the race.
Impact on Performance and Standings
Bagnaia’s claim comes days after he insisted that Ducati would be 1-2-3-4 in the championship if it ran four GP24s. Yet he is struggling to fight at the front. Ducati boss David Tardozzi noted that both parties still trust each other and the manufacturer is working hard to improve Bagnaia’s situation. However, the “they won’t let me” comment raises questions about how much freedom the double world champion has in setting up his bike.
At Aragon, Bagnaia reverted to a set-up he used earlier in the season, which allowed him to fight for podiums. But it remains unclear what work Ducati and Bagnaia have done in recent rounds to rectify his troubles. What is clear is that the pressure is mounting as his championship position is under threat.
With the season reaching a critical stage, Bagnaia’s remark could reflect tension inside the Ducati garage. Is it merely a miscommunication or a genuine technical restriction? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: all eyes are on how Ducati handles the situation.
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