{"id":1896617,"date":"2026-04-22T08:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896617"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:40:57","slug":"pecco-bagnaia-seeking-2022-style-motogp-turnaround-at-one-of-the-classics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896617","title":{"rendered":"Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style MotoGP turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style MotoGP turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pecco Bagnaia recalls past Jerez success as he heads to one of his favourite MotoGP circuits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T09:40:57+01:00\">22 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pecco Bagnaia, 2022 Spanish MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pecco Bagnaia heads to this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP seeking a repeat of his 2022 Jerez turning point.<\/p>\n<p>That season saw the factory Ducati rider arrive without a podium from the opening five rounds, before surging to victory at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first of seven wins that carried the Italian all the way to a maiden MotoGP crown.<\/p>\n<p>Bagnaia returns to the same circuit in 2026 after his most difficult start of the Sprint era.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian has taken just one podium &#8211; second place in the COTA Sprint &#8211; from the opening six races, leaving him ninth in the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati, meanwhile, is on the back foot, with Aprilia currently leading all three world championships.<\/p>\n<p>As in 2022, Bagnaia will be hoping Jerez, combined with Monday\u2019s post-race test, can help swing momentum back in his favour.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a36b9aaa1147114c8170b62b522723facefffbef2e2274b4f9cae40615485038\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Jerez is a track I really like. One of the classics on the calendar: technical, fast, and complete,\u201d said Bagnaia, who followed up the 2022 victory with further Jerez wins in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have so many great memories here, including from Moto3 and Moto2: podiums, placings, and three MotoGP wins.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can&#8217;t wait to get back on track and feel the passion of the many fans and motorcycle enthusiasts who always come to visit us here in Andalucia.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-35743506a0e3584f46a46b90557d5f6b2e012bb181c0a2475c2ce8667d794e3b\">  Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP   Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Free practice for the Spanish MotoGP begins on Friday, with the first official in-season test of the year taking place on Monday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Francesco Bagnaia<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati Lenovo Team<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Marc Marquez reveals the moment he was \u201cmost nervous\u201d in MotoGP<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1112860_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-1e9d3b5b5d8e3a32e71cd58c9bfe91b3cf9d9d7cd7e907bb245096790a8d94e1\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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second place in the COTA Sprint &#8211; from the opening six races, leaving him ninth in the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati, meanwhile, is on the back foot, with Aprilia currently leading all three world championships.<\/p>\n<p>As in 2022, Bagnaia will be hoping Jerez, combined with Monday\u2019s post-race test, can help swing momentum back in his favour.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a36b9aaa1147114c8170b62b522723facefffbef2e2274b4f9cae40615485038\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Jerez is a track I really like. One of the classics on the calendar: technical, fast, and complete,\u201d said Bagnaia, who followed up the 2022 victory with further Jerez wins in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have so many great memories here, including from Moto3 and Moto2: podiums, placings, and three MotoGP wins.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can&#8217;t wait to get back on track and feel the passion of the many fans and motorcycle enthusiasts who always come to visit us here in Andalucia.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-35743506a0e3584f46a46b90557d5f6b2e012bb181c0a2475c2ce8667d794e3b\">  Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP   Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Free practice for the Spanish MotoGP begins on Friday, with the first official in-season test of the year taking place on Monday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pecco Bagnaia heads to this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP seeking a repeat of his 2022 Jerez turning point.<\/p>\n<p>That season saw the factory Ducati rider arrive without a podium from the opening five rounds, before surging to victory at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first of seven wins that carried the Italian all the way to a maiden MotoGP crown.<\/p>\n<p>Bagnaia returns to the same circuit in 2026 after his most difficult start of the Sprint era.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian has taken just one podium &#8211; second place in the COTA Sprint &#8211; from the opening six races, leaving him ninth in the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati, meanwhile, is on the back foot, with Aprilia currently leading all three world championships.<\/p>\n<p>As in 2022, Bagnaia will be hoping Jerez, combined with Monday\u2019s post-race test, can help swing momentum back in his favour.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a36b9aaa1147114c8170b62b522723facefffbef2e2274b4f9cae40615485038\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Jerez is a track I really like. 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