P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A year on from dominating the Thai Grand Prix season-opener, Ducati played the hunter for the first time in many a season as Aprilia kicked of the new campaign with a worrying level of form. It’s clear Ducati has a lot more work to do, but there were signs that this isn’t a new normal yet. That said, there may not be an end to its pain anytime soon…
Ducati seemed to be in trouble at the end of last year’s pre-season, with doubts about their GP25 performance, but they quickly turned things around with a dominant start to the new season with the GP26. However, recent events suggest that Ducati might actually be facing challenges.
On the other hand, Aprilia has shown strong form during the pre-season and Marco Bezzecchi’s recent victory at the Thai Grand Prix signals their competitive potential. Bezzecchi demonstrated impressive speed and control during the race, leaving behind his rivals and showcasing Aprilia’s progress in the MotoGP championship.
Bezzecchi’s commanding victory at the Thai Grand Prix underlines Aprilia’s improved performance compared to last season, with Bezzecchi becoming the brand’s first rider to win three successive grands prix. His race pace was notably quicker, indicating his growing confidence and ability to challenge the established frontrunners in the championship.
