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Casey Stoner comments on Francesco Bagnaia's Ducati challenges

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Casey Stoner comments on Francesco Bagnaia's Ducati challenges

Summary

Casey Stoner stated that Francesco Bagnaia "got the short straw" amid his recent struggles with Ducati. Stoner mentioned that many dismissed Bagnaia's concerns about the Desmosedici bike, noting a significant decline in performance from 2024 to 2025. Despite being a title contender in 2024, Bagnaia faced challenges that contributed to his removal by the factory. As the discussion continues, the implications for Bagnaia and Ducati's future are yet to be determined.

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Key Details

•Casey Stoner says Bagnaia faced unfair criticism.
•Bagnaia's performance declined from title contender to struggles.
•Concerns about the Desmosedici bike were initially dismissed.
•Stoner's comments come after Bagnaia's exit from Ducati.

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1:01 PMMotorsport.com — Francesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner

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Casey Stoner believes Francesco Bagnaia "got the short straw" amid his Ducati struggles, arguing that too many people dismissed the Italian's complaints about the bike before he was ultimately dropped by the factory. Throughout 2025, Bagnaia suggested that something had fundamentally changed on the Desmosedici, as he went from a title contender in 2024 to an also-ran on occasions. Although he ...Keep reading
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