Valentino Rossi asks Ducati “to put in the same effort as Francesco Bagnaia” to help him in MotoGP
Valentino Rossi has urged Ducati to match Francesco Bagnaia's efforts in his recovery during a challenging season in MotoGP. Bagnaia, once a top performer for Ducati, has struggled to regain his form since the start of the 2025 season. Rossi believes that both Bagnaia and Ducati need to work together to achieve better results before the end of the season.
- ▪Valentino Rossi has called for Ducati to support Francesco Bagnaia as he faces difficulties in MotoGP.
- ▪Bagnaia has not consistently performed well since the beginning of the 2025 season, despite some victories.
- ▪Ducati has decided to replace Bagnaia in 2027, which has added pressure to his current performance.
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