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Marco Bezzecchi is cautious in his optimism about Aprilia’s 2026 MotoGP bike
Aprilia’s impressive performance in MotoGP testing this winter has garnered praise from competitors, notably Ducati, although Marco Bezzecchi has a different perspective on their success. The Italian team finished the 2025 season strongly, clinching three wins in the final four races and securing second place in the manufacturers’ standings for the first time. With Aprilia emerging as a serious contender to Ducati’s dominance in the 2026 season under the 1000cc regulations, expectations are high going into the season opener in Thailand. Despite leading the testing session at Buriram, Bezzecchi remains cautious about drawing comparisons and predictions based on testing results. He aims to focus on starting the season more consistently than the previous year and is optimistic about the potential to compete for top positions.
