# Francesco Bagnaia technical struggles in MotoGP > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/francesco-bagnaia-technical-struggles-in-motogp > Updated: 2026-09-10T10:41:53.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia has faced a period of significant technical difficulty, which he has described as the “worst period” of his career. Following a weekend at the MotorLand Aragon circuit where he failed to score points due to a lack of rear tire grip and a crash, Bagnaia characterized his situation as “humiliating.” He noted that these performance issues had persisted since the Silverstone event and expressed frustration that he could not find a solution despite maximum effort. As the season progressed toward the San Marino Grand Prix, Bagnaia attributed his struggles to the performance of the Ducati GP26. He suggested that the evolution of the machinery has resulted in a regression compared to the previous GP24 model, noting that while competitors like Aprilia have improved, Ducati has lost some of its competitive characteristics. While Bagnaia emphasized his personal responsibility to adapt to the machine, he noted the contrast with teammate Marc Marquez, who remained highly competitive during this period. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Pecco Bagnaia criticizes Ducati GP26 performance amid technical struggles MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia has criticized the performance of the Ducati GP26, citing grip issues and a technical regression compared to the previous GP24 model. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pecco-bagnaia-criticizes-ducati-gp26-performance-amid-technical-struggles ### 2026-08-31: Francesco Bagnaia faces career low amid MotoGP struggles MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia described his recent performance at the Aragon Grand Prix as ‘humiliating’ due to persistent rear tire grip issues and a lack of technical solutions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francesco-bagnaia-faces-career-low-amid-motogp-struggles --- Cite as: Francesco Bagnaia technical struggles in MotoGP. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/francesco-bagnaia-technical-struggles-in-motogp