Bagnaia’s Grip Crisis and Final Ducati Season | F1 News

Francesco Bagnaia’s championship dreams are hanging by a thread—his Ducati’s persistent rear grip issue is sabotaging his potential, despite four podiums and a sprint win. Ranked eighth, he’s blunt: his season’s a 5.5/10, and he’s not feeling great heading into the break, knowing he’s not maximizing his talent. The problem’s worse because Ducati riders rely on the rear tire to make up for front-end shortcomings, accelerating wear and creating a vicious cycle. But hope flickers: riders like Alex Marquez overcame the same hurdle, and Bagnaia’s team might follow Gresini’s path. Plus, he’s recovering from forearm surgery, aiming to race again at Silverstone on August 8th—this season’s his last with Ducati, as he heads to Aprilia in 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15207543119ead66