Il Messaggiere - Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract extension

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Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract  extension
Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract extension / Photo: KARIM JAAFAR - AFP

Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract extension

Reigning MotoGP double world champion Francesco Bagnaia has extended his contract with Ducati by two years until 2026, the Italian team announced Monday.

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"We're thrilled to announce that Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia are teaming up for another two seasons," the team wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Italian Bagnaia added: "So far everything has been beautiful, but we are here to make it extraordinary, together, again and again."

The 27-year-old is aiming for a third consecutive world crown during the 2024 season, which begins this weekend in Qatar.

Bagnaia has always ridden a Ducati since he joined the premier category in 2019, initially with the Pramac satellite team and since 2021 with the official team.

The Turin-born rider, who went through the VR46 academy founded by Italian great Valentino Rossi, has 18 MotoGP race wins, including seven last season.

S.Rovigatti--IM