Bagnaia Criticizes Red Flag Decision at GP Americas Ahead of MotoGP Qatar Round

Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia criticized the red flag decision at GP Americas 2025 — where he claimed his first victory of the season.

The Austin race turned dramatic at the start when several riders, including Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez, had to return to the pits to switch to wet-setup bikes. The chaotic situation led to a red flag being shown, which delayed the race for several minutes.

“I think the red flag was a mistake,” stated Bagnaia, as reported by Motosan.

Bagnaia’s victory at GP Americas came dramatically — after his teammate Marquez crashed while leading the race. This result provides positive momentum for the defending champion heading into the 2025 MotoGP Qatar round.

Despite his criticism, Bagnaia’s performance in Texas marked an important breakthrough in his campaign to defend the title—and his ability to capitalize on race-day chaos reaffirmed his status as a top contender in the championship.