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Richard Asher

Top MotoGP riders being benched for Brno test “not the best idea” - Francesco Bagnaia

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia says waiting until December to try the 2027 Pirelli MotoGP tyre – as well as the new 850cc bikes – has some serious drawbacks.

The 2027 bikes and rubber will hit the track in the hands of current MotoGP race riders for the first time in Monday’s test at Brno. But Bagnaia is one of a number of big MotoGP names who will not be allowed to take part, due to the fact that he is moving to a rival manufacturer for next season.

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