Bagnaia says DAZN aired Ducati comments out of context
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 17, 2026
Bagnaia’s DAZN complaint
Pecco Bagnaia said he was left frustrated after DAZN aired an off-camera conversation from Misano that he said was taken out of context. The clip came from a talk with Fabio di Giannantonio after Bagnaia’s difficult Misano weekend, and the footage made it appear that the Ducati rider was complaining about the team and saying it “won’t let me” make certain set-up changes. Bagnaia pushed back hard on that version of events. He called DAZN “totally disrespectful” for airing a private conversation, and he described the whole episode as “a disaster” and “a lack of respect.” He said the remarks that went out were phrased badly and that he regretted the wording he used. Bagnaia also said he accepted DAZN’s apology.
Bagnaia’s Ducati support
Bagnaia said the broadcast did not reflect his relationship with Ducati, which he said remained strong and unchanged after he discussed the matter with team management. He said the team continued to support him, and he made that point directly as he tried to close the door on any suggestion of a split or deeper dispute. The rider’s explanation centered on frustration from a tough run of results and a technical issue that has lingered through recent races. He said he had crashed out of his last three grands prix while dealing with a rear grip issue, and he said he had already tried a range of set-up changes to solve it. That context, he argued, was the real source of his comments, not a broader fight with Ducati. Bagnaia said the controversy grew out of that frustration and that he was tired of drama and clickbait. He said the episode showed why there needs to be more respect between journalists and riders. He also said it might make him less open with the media in future, a sign that the fallout from the clip may outlast the original misunderstanding. Even so, his main message was that the relationship with Ducati had not changed and that the team remained behind him as he worked through the issues on the bike.
Bagnaia’s title view
Bagnaia said he was trying to approach the weekend with a clear head, and he shifted quickly from the media storm to the bigger picture in the championship fight. He said the title battle was effectively “game on” between Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. That view put the focus back on the riders chasing the front of the standings and away from the off-track noise that had dominated his recent remarks. Bagnaia also pointed to Bezzecchi as a rider who could still make a run if he returned to his early-season form, a sign that he sees more than one challenger capable of closing in on Marquez. His own situation remains tied to the recovery from arm surgery, which he said has improved his strength but still leaves him dealing with swelling that bothers him. That physical issue has added another layer to a season already shaped by crashes and setup adjustments. Bagnaia’s comments made clear that he is still searching for stability on and off the bike. He wants to keep the focus on performance, not on the controversy around the Misano clip, and he said the best response is to reset, stay composed and keep pushing through the weekend.
