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Alex Marquez says Ducati needs to “improve” its MotoGP bike after other manufacturers made ground last year.
Alex Marquez expressed that having a factory bike for MotoGP 2026 provides him with “more security” and maturity in approaching the season, putting emphasis on Ducati to find performance improvements. Despite finishing second in the championship last year with three wins, Marquez acknowledges the need for Ducati to enhance the Desmosedici GP amid growing competition from other manufacturers. He trusts Ducati to make progress with the MotoGP bike this year but highlights the importance of teamwork and maintaining a consistent mindset for himself and the Gresini Racing team. Marquez anticipates an interesting season with advancements from rivals like Aprilia and KTM, emphasizing the need for Ducati to strengthen the bike to be more competitive and complete.
