Francesco Bagnaia, rider of the Ducati Team, has rejected claims suggesting that no one wants to win the title of the 2026 MotoGP season. According to him, competition across the championship has increased and this has brought an unpredictability that has not been seen in previous years.
Currently, the championship is one of the closest in recent history, with eight riders separated by just 65 points at the halfway mark of the season. Six of these riders are still realistically fighting for the title, notably among them the Ducatis of Marc Márquez and Fabio di Giannantonio who are firmly competing against the quartet from Aprilia.
Bagnaia has highlighted that, while MotoGP enjoys a true diversified battle, the season has been characterized by costly mistakes and setbacks for the majority of the leading riders. Thus, riders like Marco Bezzecchi have struggled to score points, while Jorge Martin has faced difficulties both in speed and physical form since his victory in France.
Despite the challenging situation, the two-time MotoGP champion, Bagnaia, has insisted that comments stating that no one wants to win do not reflect the reality of the current competition. ‘I think it’s incorrect to say that no one wants to win this championship because everyone is fighting hard,’ the Italian rider declared.
Moreover, he emphasized that this year’s Ducati is not as dominant as in the past, with more competitive bikes and a format that creates greater parity in races. ‘In one race you can win 20 points; in another, you can win just one point or even lose 20. It depends a lot on you and how you feel with your bike,’ Bagnaia added.
With the championship so tight, riders like Ai Ogura and Bezzecchi continue to show great potential, with Ogura starting to establish himself as a suitable competitor. With the upcoming part of the season, Bagnaia is confident they can overcome their performance issues.
Reported by FormulaRapidaAI
