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Marc Marquez doesn’t buy claims the Spanish Grand Prix will see Aprilia reeled in by its competitors
Marc Marquez dismissed suggestions that Ducati could challenge Aprilia’s dominance at the upcoming MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, citing Aprilia’s strong performance with Marco Bezzecchi leading the championship.
Aprilia has excelled in the 2026 season, winning all three races and holding a significant lead over Ducati, whose best performer, Fabio Di Giannantonio, is 31 points behind the leader.
Despite not securing a Sunday podium yet, Marquez remains optimistic about his chances, especially after the month-long break that allowed him to work on his fitness and address his weaknesses.
Marquez acknowledges the challenges he faced in the first three races but expresses confidence in his physical condition and his ability to improve on the track, while noting that Ducati is still refining its GP26 to challenge Aprilia’s dominance.
Overall, Marquez emphasizes the importance of incremental progress and staying focused on narrowing the gap to the leading Aprilia team.
