OFFICIAL: Bagnaia’s wife has filed a lawsuit against Ducati for the team’s unfair decisions that have made things difficult for Pecco. “It’s a shame, they are undermining the integrity of MotoGP. If they don’t change their decision, my husband will suffer significant harm. How can they treat a 28-year-old man who is being criticized by the whole of Italy like this? I will fight until we get a satisfactory response and an apology to Pecco!”
In a bombshell development that has sent shockwaves through the MotoGP paddock, Domizia Castagnini, the wife of two-time champion Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, has reportedly filed a formal lawsuit against Ducati. She accuses the factory team of making unjust decisions that have undermined her husband’s integrity and jeopardised his career. Castagnini alleges that Ducati’s actions are not only unfair but also damaging, and she insists that she will fight until an apology and justice are delivered.
According to statements attributed to her, Castagnini is outraged by what she calls the “systematic weakening of MotoGP’s integrity.” She asks sharply: how can a 28-year-old athlete be treated this way, by a team he has loyally served, especially while he is under intense criticism from his home country? She warns that unless Ducati reverses course, her husband will suffer “significant damage,” both professionally and personally.
Her words reflect deep frustration and a fight-back stance — she claims she is willing to take the battle to the courts if necessary. “I will fight until we receive a satisfactory response and an apology to Pecco,” she says, framing the lawsuit as both legal redress and moral vindication.
If the allegations are accurate, this marks one of the most high-profile internal conflicts in MotoGP in recent years. Bagnaia, once among Ducati’s crown jewels, has endured a turbulent season so far. Teammate Marc Márquez has dominated on the GP25, while Bagnaia has struggled to extract consistency from the same machine. Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna has publicly acknowledged mounting frustrations, hinting that he may have “lost patience” with Bagnaia.
Within paddock circles, whispers that Ducati’s priorities may be shifting — from supporting Bagnaia to backing Márquez — have grown louder. The alleged lawsuit from Castagnini, if verified, would lend a legal dimension to what was already a simmering rift behind the scenes.
From Bagnaia’s perspective, the stakes are enormous. He has won two MotoGP world titles with Ducati, and his expectations have always been high. But this year, things have gone awry. He has repeatedly pressed Ducati for answers — demanding clarity over setup decisions, development directions, and rideability compromises. Some insiders believe that Bagnaia’s assertion of being sidelined is rooted in more than just ego — it may reflect deep technical disagreements about the bike’s development path and how support resources are allocated.
Márquez, for his part, has expressed confidence in Bagnaia’s ability to bounce back. He has publicly said that Pecco “will overcome his struggles,” though he declined to commit to a timeline or guarantee a return to title contention. Whether that optimism translates to actual support within the Ducati garage remains to be seen.
A legal confrontation would complicate Ducati’s internal dynamics greatly. The factory outfit has long prided itself on unity, shared purpose, and a singular focus on engineering excellence. A lawsuit from the spouse of one of its marquee riders would divert energy, invite negative headlines, and possibly tarnish the brand’s reputation among fans and sponsors alike. For Bagnaia, the lawsuit is both a signal and a shield: a signal that he will no longer accept perceived slights in silence, and a shield against future cuts to his status or resources.
Critics may dismiss Castagnini’s move as theatrical or reckless. It is unusual, even unprecedented, for a wife of a top rider to take this kind of public, legal stand in the midst of a racing season. But in her view, the pressure has reached a breaking point. She argues that MotoGP’s credibility is at stake when a factory team can be allowed to act with apparent arbitrariness toward one of its star riders.
If Ducati opts to retaliate — by claiming breach of contract, defamation, or denial of unjust influence — the paddock may be in for months of litigation drama. But for Castagnini, the gamble is worth it. She has framed this as not only a fight for Pecco’s dignity but also a message to MotoGP: that even in a world of speed and glamour, fairness must prevail.
At the moment, none of Ducati’s top officials have responded publicly to the lawsuit claims. The lack of comment may reflect caution, legal constraints, or internal attempts at mediation behind closed doors. What is clear, however, is that this story is far from over — and the ripple effects could reshape how teams, riders, and families engage with the sport’s power structure.
In the end, Bagnaia’s career is the human core of this drama. He is not just a racer but a husband whose public and private lives have collided in spectacular fashion. Should Castagnini succeed in forcing Ducati to apologize or reverse decisions, it may restore a measure of balance to Pecco’s world. If not, this could mark a rupture — not just for Bagnaia, but for how MotoGP handles internal disputes between riders and their factory teams.
We will continue to monitor developments closely.
