Enea Bastianini

Highlights from the 2024 Ducati Lenovo Team Presentation

Enjoy a selection of the best bits from the action in Italy as the factory Ducati squad launch their 2024 campaign

"I’m here to fight for the title" – Bastianini

‘The Beast’ looks ahead to the 2024 MotoGP™ season at Ducati Lenovo Team’s official launch in Italy

2024 Ducati Lenovo Team Presentation

Reigning World Champion Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini reveal their liveries for the 2024 campaign from Italy

WATCH: Q1 close call between Bastianini and Lecuona

The Beast unleashes fury as hot lap ruined by Lecuona blunder

UNHEARD: "Keep the Championship fight going until Valencia!"

"The Beast is back!" - Bastianini fires off statement win

After an incredibly difficult campaign for the Italian, with rumours his factory Ducati seat is under pressure, he gave the perfect response in Sepang

Sunday Press Conference: Grand Prix of Malaysia

The riders that stood on the Sepang podium share their thoughts and emotions after Round 18

MotoGP™ race recap: The Beast roars into life as Bagnaia bounces back

It was a great day for the factory Ducati team as both their riders finished on the podium, and Pecco's chief title rival missed out

"One of my most important poles" - Parc ferme reactions

Hear from the top three in QP after Pecco Bagnaia stole pole position from Jorge Martin late on, while Enea Bastianini completes the front row

Bastianini: They all want my factory Ducati bike

Acknowledging that 2024 is pivotal for him after a torrid, injury-ridden campaign, the Italian says he'll prove his worth despite pressure from his satellite counterparts

SPLIT OPINION: Miller & Bastianini react to on track incident

The Ducati rider feels he had little to do with the Australian's crash, but the KTM star felt he could have done more to get out of the way

WATCH: Miller rages at Bastianini after gravel trap trip

The Australian laid the blame of his Practice crash firmly at the feet of the Ducati rider on Friday afternoon in Indonesia

Reassuring news for Bagnaia but Bastianini faces surgery

Davide Tardozzi, Ducati Team Manager, gave mixed news regarding his factory riders after crashes at the Catalan GP

WATCH: The reason Bastianini was given a Sunday grid penalty

The Ducati rider was found guilty of riding slowly on the racing line at Turn 1, and has been handed a three place grid penalty as a result

Bastianini backed by Ducati: "They know my potential"

Davide Tardozzi confirmed the Italian will remain part of the factory set up in 2024 on Friday in Barcelona, and 'The Beast' is hoping to repay their faith

Marquez: "It's something that happens in your worst moment"

Marc Marquez and Bastianini react to their strange Q1 collision that resulted in the #93 crashing at Turn 4

Bastianini offers fitness update ahead of racing return

The Italian still doesn't feel 100% after suffering a shoulder injury, but is confident of completing his first Grand Prix weekend of 2023

Bastianini's crucial Jerez decision must wait until Saturday

It was a tough return to action for the Italian following a stint on the sidelines and he will have to "check the situation in the morning"

Bastianini: My Championship won't begin until Mugello

The Ducati rider has been absent since Round 1 and has earmarked the Italian fixture as the date he will return to full fitness

Spanish GP: Pre-Event Press Conference 3

Alex Marquez, Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini look ahead to the Spanish GP

Marini crash wipes out Bastianini in Tissot Sprint

The factory Ducati was left helpless as his VR46 counterpart took him out during the first-ever MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint in Portimao

Bagnaia v Bastianini: "We're free to do as we want in race"

The relationship between the factory Ducati duo is one of the storylines of the season as both seem destined do battle for the 2023 title

Portuguese GP: Bastianini, A. Espargaro, Oliveira

Catch the three contenders previewing the weekend at their Press Conference in Portimao

How is the new Bagnaia & Bastianini relationship faring?

Hear from the reigning World Champion, The Beast and Team Manager Davide Tardozzi about how the 2023 factory Ducati pairing are gelling

No life like the snow life! Ducati duo hit the slopes

Braving the chilly weather, the Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini showed off their skills on the Italian slopes after their team launch

"I want to win" - Bastianini unwilling to play second fiddle

Stepping up to the factory team, the Italian admits he has lots to learn and is excited to battle teammate Pecco Bagnaia for honours in 2023

The top five moments from Enea Bastianini's season

'The Beast' took four wins and third in the Championship after a remarkable sophmore year, which has seen him promoted to the factory outfit

How did Bastianini's first day in red go?

A late crash couldn't take the smile off of The Beast's face after making his factory Ducati debut

WATCH: Bastianini takes his first-ever tumble in red!

The new factory Ducati rider hit the gravel at Turn 6 during the afternoon session at the Valencia Test

Race recovery sees Bastianini seal third in the Championship

The Italian also claimed Top Independent Rider honours in Valencia as he prepares for a new adventure with the Ducati factory team in 2023

Bastianini details why it was "impossible to overtake Pecco"

The Gresini rider took second after battling for victory in Malaysia but he still isn't 100% satisfied

PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia: Press Conference

Pecco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini and Fabio Quartararo take to the stage to reflect on a tense thriller at the Malaysian GP

"The best start of my life" - MotoGP™ podium reaction

Hear the immediate thoughts from parc ferme in Malaysia as Pecco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini and Fabio Quartararo made up the top three

"I want to win" - Bastianini to come out all guns blazing

Despite promising to not be "too aggressive" with Pecco Bagnaia, the Gresini rider is adamant that he has the pace to fight for victory

"I don't know how I'm on the front row" - Q2 first words

Jorge Martin took pole with a new Sepang lap record with Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez joining him in Parc Ferme

PETRONAS GP of Malaysia: Press Conference

Alex Rins, Marc Marquez and Enea Bastianini take questions from the media as they preview what lies ahead at Sepang

"It exploded on Lap 2" - Bastianini's airbag malfunction

The Italian went from P15 to P5 on Sunday to move up to fourth in the Championship and felt more was on offer if he wasn't impeded

REACTION: Oliveira penalised after infringing Bastianini

The two riders open up on a late Q1 incident that may have cost the Italian a Q2 place that could potentially end his Championship hopes

Bastianini ready for the "hard battles" to come

The Gresini rider came home sixth in Thailand, and is looking forward to the final three rounds of 2022 and the challenge they pose

A. Espargaro and Bastianini have a problem on their hands

Neither title contender made the provisional Q2 cut, and with wet weather predicted, it may prove detrimental to their qualifying hopes

MotoGP™ Stories: The Ducati Decision - Part II

Follow one of the key storylines to the 2022 season, as Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin went head-to-head for the final factory Ducati seat

"We're here for the title" - Bastianini talks Bagnaia battle

The Gresini rider understands his compatriot's motivations for a last lap lunge while also detailing his fight with the factory Ducati

"Another negative day" - Bastianini talks qualifying shocker

It's P15 for the outside title contender with a crash not helping his cause, but all hope isn't lost as he eyes up a Sunday comeback

Costly crash leaves Bastianini scrambling ahead of QP

In a less than ideal start to the Japanese GP as 'The Beast' fell late in FP1 leaving him 14th, with a wet qualifying predicted on Saturday

"I don't need help" - Ducati duo talk team orders dilemma

After two epic last lap battles in two, Pecco Bagnaia & Enea Bastianini discuss when, and if, a helping hand will be lent in the title race

Bastianini doubtful on title, but keen to "always be on top"

Gresini Racing's Enea Bastianini has high hopes for the rest of the season, and talks about the tactics that gave him victory in Aragon

Bastianini also worried about Ducati's tyre consumption

Gresini Racing MotoGP™ rider and tyre whisperer Enea Bastainini will be one to watch during Sunday's race

FREE: The breathtaking final lap of the San Marino GP

Watch the thrilling conclusion to the San Marino GP as Bagnaia survives an attack from the Beast

"It's important for me be on the front row" - Bastianini

The Italian will start from the middle of the front row on Sunday, and seems hopeful of a 4th win of the season

Crucial FP2 step sees motivated Bastianini hit the top

Hear from the man on top as he analyses the first day of action in Misano

Bastianini states title ambitions after sealing "dream" move

The Italian talks beating Jorge Martin to the factory Ducati seat in 2023 as he begins to eye up even bigger things in MotoGP™

Why was poleman Bastianini forced to retire early?

A dream day in Austria quickly turned into a nightmare for the Gresini rider, who failed to see the chequered flag at the Red Bull Ring

Advantage Martin after "aggressive" Bastianini battle

The two riders squared off during the early exchanges as their battle for the remaining factory Ducati seat took another twist in Austria

Bastianini: "We have to be fast from the start"

The Gresini ace bagged a first pole position since 2018 but is wary of the other Ducatis as he plots his way to a fourth MotoGP™ win

Bastianini soars to P4 after flying without wings

The Gresini man edged out his factory Ducati seat rival Jorge Martin despite losing part of his aero after an early Silverstone collision

Bastianini details advantages of "pokémon-like" rear wings

The Gresini rider was spotted sporting the latest Ducati aero innovation during Free Practice Friday in Silverstone

How are factory Ducati candidates dealing with the pressure?

Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin are locked in a duel against each other for a place alongside Pecco Bagnaia from 2023

Missing Crew Chief playing a role in Bastianini's problems

Having tested positive for Covid-19, Alberto Giribuola is absent from the Gresini box as their star rider a lack of luck in Germany

Gresini counting the cost of luckless day and double DNF

Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio crashed in short succession on Lap 8, but despite the falls, they remain positive going forward

Happy? No. Confident? Yes. Bastianini primed for fightback

The Italian will line up P14 but believes he and his GP21 have enough to launch a Sunday comeback and claim a top five in Catalunya

Tyre management master Bastianini facing Barcelona dilemma

It's been a good start to the Catalan GP for the three-time race winner but he still holds some concerns going forward

Bastianini at a loss to explain inconsistent form

Three victories have been directly followed by three DNFs after the Italian crashed out of his home Grand Prix in Mugello

"It's not easy" - Bastianini out to end Mugello hoodoo

The three-time MotoGP™ race winner has remarkably never finished on the podium at the Italian GP

Bastianini reflects on tactics and mind games in France

The Italian reveals his strategy from the French GP, and explains his mindset going into Mugello after Sunday's victory

UNHEARD: Top 3 discuss the race behind the scenes

Adrenaline still fresh in their veins, listen to what the riders shared with each other behind the scenes at the French GP

Bastianini and bike back to their brilliant best in France

The Gresini rider was happy with his first day in Le Mans, explaining why his feeling is much stronger than he was in Jerez

Bastianini receives 2022 upgrade but will he use it?

Hear from the Gresini man and Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi after the Italian was handed his first 2022 upgrade at the Jerez Test

Rear grip issues makes it "hard to be fast" for Bastianini

Despite a strong single lap on Friday, Enea Bastianini shares his worries about race pace

Bastianini talks the crash that cost him the title lead

The Gresini rider recorded a first DNF of the season after going down early doors in Portimao but is adamant he will bounce back in Jerez

Bastianini targeting Sunday comeback after Q1 crash

It's a P18 launch from the line for the Championship leader and a start closer to the safety car than he would like!

The crash that consigned title leader Bastianini to P18

Though the Portimao circuit was drying, the Gresini rider felt the wrath of low grip after being flung from his GP21 on Saturday afternoon

"It's possible" - Bastianini's title dream takes flight

The new Championship leader made it two wins from four in 2022 at COTA and is beginning to believe he can make this an unforgettable year

Bastianini left dissapointed by "bad luck"

The MotoGP™ World Championship leader suffered several mechanical problems that left him out of Q2

Down but not out: Bastianini unfazed by FP2 crash

The Gresini star hit the gravel trap at Mandalika as the time attacks came in but still held on to his provisional Q2 place

"I'm here to win a title" - is Bastianini a 2022 contender?

The Qatar GP winner assess his Championship potential for the coming season and what lies in store in Indonesia

UNSEEN: What was on Bastianini's mind during the final lap?

Go behind-the-scenes as the Gresini Racing squad celebrate The Beast's brilliant victory in the Doha desert

Bastianini emotional after hard-fought and historic victory

There was hardly a dry eye in the Gresini garages after The Beast stormed across the line to earn his maiden MotoGP™ win

The Beast unleashed! Bastianini & GP21 form fearsome duo

The Italian earned a maiden front row start in at Qatar GP qualifying and is planning on launching an attack for victory at lights out

Bastianini keen to challenge the very best in 2022

What can The Beast accomplish in his sophomore year in the premier class?

"It's close!" - Rookie of the Year battle going to the wire

Just three points separate Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin as the two prepare for a Valencia showdown to end their debut seasons