Pecco Bagnaia on leaving Ducati: a declaration of love for his Desmosedici

On 24 June, it was officially announced that Pecco Bagnaia would no longer be riding for Ducati Lenovo after 2026. After eight very successful years together, Pecco and the Reds will part ways at the end of this season.

In 2027, Bagnaia will begin a new chapter in his career with Aprilia. But before that happens, the Italian still has plenty of race weekends left to rack up further successes on the Ducati Desmosedici – and to say his goodbyes.

Pecco Bagnaia has already written a farewell letter to Ducati and his Desmosedici:

You were my dream, and you have become the most wonderful reality I have ever experienced. When I joined MotoGP with Ducati, I thought I had already achieved something indescribable, but you made me believe in it more and more. Eight years, 31 wins, 63 podium finishes, 28 pole positions and two world championship titles, twice runner-up – that is the story we have written, and it belongs to us alone. We’ve grown together, mastered every situation together without ever giving up, and have always spurred each other on to give our best.

And you, who are a part of me, have given me the most exciting moments of my career; you’ve made me a better driver and a happy young man, and we’ve had such a great time together.

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Last season, it was difficult for us to see eye to eye; we clashed more often than we’d have liked, and something began to change. I feel the need to make a fresh start with a new challenge, but I’ll never forget what we’ve been through together. You are a part of me and always will be.

I love you

Pecco