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Fabio di Giannantonio says Ducati’s front-end limitations are becoming increasingly exposed as Aprilia raises the bar in MotoGP 2026.
Fabio di Giannantonio believes that Jorge Martin revealed Ducati’s main weakness in MotoGP as soon as he tested an Aprilia for the first time. The issue was brought up again after Pecco Bagnaia achieved his first podium of the season at Mugello, with a conversation captured in an Inside Ducati video. Di Giannantonio, Ducati’s top rider in the championship, explained the front-end problem of the Desmosedici and its connection to rear tyre wear. He emphasized the importance of improving the front end to maximize performance, highlighting how Aprilia’s approach to cornering differs from Ducati’s. Ducati riders, according to di Giannantonio, have to take more risks with the front tyre to preserve the rear, contrasting this with the precision of the Aprilia riders. The Italian rider also mentioned Jorge Martin’s positive remarks about the front feel of the Aprilia compared to Ducati, stating that Ducati’s weaknesses in this area are becoming more apparent as competitors catch up in other aspects. The lack of significant changes in the front end has been a consistent issue for Ducati riders, as observed in the past struggles of Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez.
