Bagnaia ready to bounce back at Italian MotoGP after Marquez dominance

Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo team faces a major challenge at Mugello Circuit, Italy — the ninth venue of MotoGP 2025 scheduled for June 20-22.

The reigning MotoGP champion holds an impressive record at the Tuscany track — winning three consecutive Italian GP editions, including sprint races and grand prix in 2023 and 2024.

Mugello and Red Bull Ring remain the two circuits where Bagnaia has shown perfect performance since sprint race format introduction — an unusual achievement considering Valentino Rossi’s protégé typically displays his best form during main races.

Pressure to return to winning ways intensifies for Bagnaia — as his teammate Marc Marquez has dominated this season with seven victories, while the defending champion has collected only one trophy.