Pecco Bagnaia is contemplating a return to the GP24 bike specification after struggling in the early 2025 MotoGP season. He is currently third in points, having missed his usual performance level. Competitors on the GP24 have fared much better, illustrating the disparity in performance between Bagnaia’s current bike and the previous model.
Pecco Bagnaia, the double MotoGP world champion, is contemplating a potential change in bike specification following a challenging start to the 2025 season. Currently riding for Ducati, Bagnaia expressed his consideration to revert to the GP24 model after the Americas Grand Prix, especially after finishing third in the Thai Grand Prix and five seconds behind his teammate, Marc Marquez, in Argentina.
Bagnaia finds himself significantly behind in points, trailing Marquez by 31 points after two races, placing him third in the championship standings. He admitted his discomfort with the current bike, noting a loss of familiar handling, saying that he is “missing my feeling” on the Ducati. Although the GP25 shares specifications with the GP24, it has some differences due to Ducati’s decision to discontinue their 2025 engine and wait until the Jerez test for further developments.
Despite a promising start at the Argentina GP, where he felt he had made progress over the weekend, Bagnaia emphasized lingering issues with rear tire control. He described his current feelings about riding the bike as “strange,” prompting his possible return to the GP24.
The Argentina GP marked the first occasion in a year that Bagnaia finished off the podium since the previous Americas GP in 2024. Last year, he achieved 11 victories out of 20 races but narrowly lost the championship by just 10 points. Reflecting on his performance in Argentina, Bagnaia remarked on his difficulty in finding a rhythm during the race, which allowed leading competitors to pull away as he struggled with slower lap times.
Meanwhile, his competitor Alex Marquez, riding the GP24 for Gresini Racing, has finished second in every race thus far, closely contesting against Marc Marquez. Franco Morbidelli also secured a podium for VR46 with a strategic move, achieving third place with the GP24.
In summary, Pecco Bagnaia’s struggle with his current Ducati motorcycle in the 2025 MotoGP season has prompted him to consider reverting to the GP24 model. Despite sharing specifications, the GP25 does not yield the comfort and performance expected. His recent performances indicate significant challenges, creating a pressing necessity for improvement in upcoming races.
Original Source: www.crash.net
