MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia extends his Ducati contract

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati have committed to a long term future together as the Turin-born rider will stay with the Bologna team until the end of 2024.

Last years Championship runner up will continue the productive relationship that he has made at the Factory Ducati Team.

Bagnaia will be aiming to win the first MotoGP Chammpionship for Ducati since Casey Stoner in 2007.

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team): “Being a Ducati rider in MotoGP has always been my dream, and knowing that I can continue with the Ducati Lenovo Team for another two seasons makes me happy and proud. I have found a serene environment in the factory team: I feel very much in tune with my team and know that we can do great things together. Now I can only concentrate on doing well in this Championship. A big thank you to Claudio, Gigi, Paolo, Davide and all the Ducati Corse staff. I’ll try to repay their trust with my results on the track!”

Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse): “We are delighted to have Bagnaia with us for another two seasons. Since he arrived at Ducati in 2019, Pecco has shown great talent and the ability to interpret our Desmosedici GP very well, adapting to ride it in any condition. He did it, especially in the last season, during which he had significant growth and got to play for the World Title. The way he managed the races at Aragón, Misano, Portimão and Valencia, scoring four fantastic victories, is proof of his maturity as a rider. With these great qualities, we are sure that he has the potential to aim for the title with us”.

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