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| Yamaha Reportedly Eyes Pecco Bagnaia for 2026 in Shocking MotoGP Move. |
The MotoGP paddock is heating up—not just because of the racing, but because of a wild rumor that’s caught everyone by surprise. According to a recent report from Sky Italia, Yamaha is dreaming of signing Pecco Bagnaia from Ducati for the 2026 season. Yep, you read that right—the same Pecco who’s considered a Ducati loyalist might just be on Yamaha’s radar.
A Comment That Raised Eyebrows
It all started at last weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Bagnaia made a surprisingly strong statement to Jorge Martin, saying that if a rider signs a contract, he must respect it. At face value, he was referring to Martin’s rumored departure from Aprilia. But the way he said it? It felt deeper—like there was more going on behind the scenes.
MotoGP reporter Jack Appleyard, who was in the Silverstone paddock, picked up on this subtle tension:
“There are rumors in the Italian media that Yamaha has a big dream for 2026—to steal Bagnaia away and pair him with Fabio Quartararo. It sounds crazy, like something that would never happen in a million years.
But Bagnaia’s words were so firm, even though he’s close with Martin. It felt like he was sending a message to Ducati—‘Hands off, I signed a deal and I’m staying, even though things are tough right now.’”
Struggles with Ducati in 2025
Pecco’s comments come at a time when he’s clearly struggling with the 2025 Ducati. He’s currently 72 points behind championship leader Marc Marquez, and he's been vocal about his lack of front-end feeling with the bike. After Silverstone, Bagnaia didn’t hold back: “I’m not a magician. I can’t do miracles.”
This level of frustration is rare for Pecco. Ducati’s technical boss Gigi Dall’Igna even publicly called on the whole team to step up and support their lead rider.
But Isn’t He Under Contract?
Yes—Bagnaia and his factory teammate Marc Marquez are both signed to Ducati through 2026. On paper, there shouldn’t be any movement. But in MotoGP, contracts are rarely set in stone. If Yamaha truly wants him—and if Ducati can’t get his bike sorted—anything is possible.
The timing of this rumor is what makes it especially interesting. It’s surfacing right when Bagnaia is at his lowest point in terms of form and confidence. Could Yamaha be trying to strike while the iron is cold?
Behind-the-Scenes Drama in MotoGP
This is what makes MotoGP so fascinating. It’s not just about what happens on the track—it’s also about the mind games, the team strategies, and the big moves behind closed doors.
Whether or not Yamaha’s dream becomes reality, one thing’s for sure: the MotoGP silly season is officially wild, and the 2026 grid could end up looking a whole lot different than anyone expected.
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