Francesco Bagnaia says he first began thinking seriously about leaving Ducati during last year’s MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix.<br>On the eve of this weekend’s MotoGP race at Assen, it was confirmed that Bagnaia will join Aprilia on a bumper four-year contract, teaming up with fellow VR46 graduate Marco Bezzecchi in an all-Italian line-up.<br>Read Also:<br><br><br>MotoGPFrancesco Bagnaia makes ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/francesco-bagnaia-started-considering-ducati-exit-after-2025-japanese-gp/10833220/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>