MotoGP resumes with this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, with Aprilia seeking to preserve its present championship exclusivity.
The MotoGP paddock was pressured to take a month-long hiatus in April after the Qatar Grand Prix was postponed as a result of Iran conflict.
The break might be essential for Ducati, who’ve been working for a month on methods to shut the hole with Aprilia after the latter’s sturdy begin to the 2026 season.
After three rounds, Aprilia leads all three championships, with Marco Bezzecchi unbeaten on Sunday since Portugal final 12 months.
Ducati, in contrast, has solely achieved one Grand Prix podium and no dash victories.
Reigning champion Marc Marquez remains to be feeling significantly unwell in comparison with when he was on the identical stage a 12 months in the past, with the after-effects of a shoulder damage sustained in October nonetheless plaguing him.
The month-long break in April was a possibility for the Spaniard to get nearer to 100% health.
With Jerez being the primary typical circuit of the season, this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix will give a clearer image of Aprilia and Ducati’s true place.
Monday’s post-race take a look at may be one of the vital necessary days of your complete season for Ducati.
Within the newest Conflict MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison joins Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix and talk about whether or not Jerez would be the last take a look at for Aprilia to be seen as clear title contenders.
The staff additionally touched on Maverick Vinales’ absence from the Spanish Grand Prix and what the state of affairs would have been if the proposed reserve rider rule had been applied.
