Valentino Rossi, Pecco Bagnaia’s backstory: “I told him no.”

Ducati centaur Pecco Bagnaia after his third straight MotoGp win: “Valentino Rossi gave me advice but I didn’t listen to him.”

Ducati centaur Pecco Bagnaia, thrilled after his third MotoGp win in a row in Austria, told a behind-the-scenes story about Valentino Rossi’s “unheeded” advice: “He told me not to use the soft front because it would make my race difficult, but I used it anyway. He will definitely pull my ears.”

The Ducatista also heard from Casey Stoner: “On Friday he helped me better understand a situation and try something based on his experience.”

The joy of three wins in a row: “I’ve never had three wins in a row and that’s why I’m happy, because I’m improving thanks to the team, my family, VR46. We treasured the mistakes, but I still have a lot to learn to reach the level of the best riders. But I think I have taken a step forward and I want to continue like this,” are the words reported by Corsedimoto.