Francesco Bagnaia critiques absence of top riders at Brno tyre test
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia expressed concerns about the decision to bench several top MotoGP riders for the upcoming tyre test at Brno on June 19, 2026. He argues that waiting until December to test the 2027 Pirelli tyres and new 850cc bikes could hinder their preparation and understanding of the new equipment. The test will mark the first time current MotoGP riders will get to experience the upcoming changes, raising questions about the impact on those not participating. Bagnaia is one of the high-profile riders excluded from the test.
- •Brno tyre test scheduled for June 19, 2026
- •Francesco Bagnaia criticizes the decision to bench top riders
- •Waiting until December for tests seen as detrimental
- •2027 Pirelli tyres and 850cc bikes set to debut
- •High-profile riders, including Bagnaia, excluded from testing
- 12:12 PMMotorsport.com — Top MotoGP riders being benched for Brno test “not the best idea” - Francesco Bagnaia
"Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia says waiting until December to try the 2027 Pirelli MotoGP tyre – as well as the new 850cc bikes – has some serious drawbacks. The 2027 bikes and rubber will hit the track in the hands of current MotoGP race riders for the first time in Monday’s test at Brno. But Bagnaia is one of a number of big MotoGP names who will not be allowed to take part, due to the ...Keep reading
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