Pecco Bagnaia has a clear goal for the 2025 season: to reclaim the MotoGP world title. After a disappointing 2024, when he lost the championship he had held since 2022, Bagnaia is preparing to face new challenges, including his powerful teammate Marc Marquez. Together, they form one of the most formidable teams in MotoGP history, but Marquez's presence also represents a potential area of tension within Ducati, as both riders legitimately believe they can be crowned champions at the end of the year.
Despite high expectations and increasing pressure, bagnaia seems to be approaching the situation in a calm and pragmatic manner. Honestly, I don't have and never have had any problems with anyone.“, he told Sky Sport Italy, speaking of Marquez. He emphasizes the importance of working together for the success of the team, stressing that working with a strong teammate is a great boost for both drivers. A strong teammate is a great stimulant and I have to try to beat him. And he will do the same to me" he added, showing a healthy and competitive vision of the relationship with Marquez.
Although bagnaia won 11 Grands Prix in 2024, the statistic that stands out from his season is his high number of non-scores: seven in all, divided between Grand Prix and Sprints. This statistic is a point that bagnaia wants to improve for 2025. He acknowledges that his speed has not been a problem, but that consistency is essential to reach the top of the rankings. The goal is always the same: to win." , he repeated, stressing that he must learn from his past mistakes. The loss of the title was largely due to poor management of certain races, a situation that bagnaia absolutely wants to correct this season.
Pecco Bagnaia: “ You have to be more thoughtful in certain situations »
bagnaia is determined to learn from his mistakes to progress. You have to be more thoughtful in certain situations" he said when asked how he plans to improve in 2025. He shared a valuable piece of advice, Gigi Dall'Igna, Director of Ducati Corsica : " It is easier to learn not to fall than to win"
This awareness of his mistakes and his willingness to take fewer risks in certain situations are key elements for his progress. bagnaia acknowledges that he has not always fallen because of his own mistakes, but that in some cases, waiting a little longer could have prevented costly falls.
The absence of the number one on the fairing of his motorcycle in 2024 was a striking symbol for bagnaia. “ Finding myself with the 63 made me think“, he explained. “ I proved that I was the strongest, but it was not enough, so we need to improve" Pecco Bagnaia is determined to reclaim the number 1 spot in 2025, but to do so he must not only maintain his speed, but also become more strategic and less impulsive in his race decisions.
In 2025, bagnaia is not only looking to reclaim his title, but also to become a more thoughtful and consistent driver. The challenge with Marquez in the team Ducati will be an important factor in his development, but he knows that to become champion again, he must learn to manage pressure, limit his mistakes and stay focused on the final goal: the world title. If bagnaia manages to balance risks and rewards, 2025 could well mark his return to the top.
