Things are heating up behind the scenes! While speculation is rife about Bagnaia's early departure, Jorge Lorenzo has stepped up and delivered a definitive verdict: No, Pecco will not leave Ducati.
Questioned by Reuben Xaus On a possible breach of contract, the Spaniard brushes aside the comparison with the scandal Prost-Ferrari : " They won't do what Ferrari did with Alain Prost in 1991.. " And to add, scathingly: " I don't think so. In my opinion, they do not terminate the contract »
Lorenzo comes out with the killer argument: why give up everything? What does Bagnaia gain by giving up? He can keep the best bike. What's the point of trading it in for a less powerful and cheaper bike? » A reminder to those who doubt the supremacy of Desmosedici.
His reasoning is unstoppable: “ We're talking about a Ducati. All six Ducati riders are fast. He has a complete bike. What logic does that have? "The message is clear: leaving the top for the unknown would be a monumental strategic error.
Jorge Lorenzo: “ I would like to see Valentino Rossi get more involved with Bagnaia »
More Lorenzo doesn't stop there. He makes a real appeal to the legend Valentino Rossi, believing that his support could be decisive for bagnaia, yet already a member of the VR46 academy.
« I would like to see Valentino get more involved " he asserts, before adding: " Valentino's experience, who is someone very intelligent and experienced…having him alongside Bagnaia would help him a lot to manage these difficult times »
And for good reason, the pressure is mounting for the double world champion. Lorenzo points out the new threat: " in 2027, Bagnaia is threatened by Fermin Aldeguer. » This rookie phenomenon, winner in his first year, embodies the future of Ducati.
While bagnaia remains the pilot MotoGP the most successful of Ducati With two world championships, this status will not protect him forever. The message is sent: in the cutthroat world of MotoGP, even the greatest champions are replaceable. Star Wars at Ducati is just beginning.
