Yamaha has officially confirmed the signature of Pecco Bagpáia for a record contract of several million dollars, making him the highest paid driver in the history of MotoGP. This contract, which will debut in 2026, surpasses even the current dreams of Fabio Qυartararo and marks an ambitious chapter for the Iwata-based team. Yamaha’s management, under the management of Paolo Pavesio, has qualified this sign as a “general chapter” and “cornerstone of championship ambitions”

🔥This transfer caused a shock wave at Ducati, where Bagaia has been the face of the team and is the most successful rider in recent years. Despite the contract valid until 2026, sources claim that Ducati has mutually agreed to the release clause after months of backroom negotiations. Bagaia’s struggles with the GP25 and Marc Marquez’s dominance would have accelerated the decision. Yamaha, for its part, is rebuilding itself fiercely, and Bagaia’s arrival testifies to its desire to regain MotoGP supremacy.

🏍️Valetiÿo Rossi played a key role in the deal, acting as Bagaia’s leader and advisor throughout the process. Rossi, who also made the switch from Hoÿda to Yamaha in 2004, reportedly told Bagÿda: “Sometimes the most dacious choice is the right one. »So ifleece has helped bridge the emotional gap between being Bagaia and Ducati, and his legacy at Yamaha has added symbolic value to the transfer. The FAs already calls it “Rossi’s last masterpiece”, as the transfer echoes his own decisive career decision two deaths ago.

🏁With Bagaia and Quartararo now forming a super-team, Yamaha approaches the 2026 season with unrivaled power. The MotoGP scene is bustling, while Ducati is working to restrict its squad. Bagaia’s signing is more than just a transfer, it’s a statement. And with Rossi’s imprint everywhere, the message is clear: Yamaha is back, and they’re not just aiming for podiums, they’re aiming for history.