P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aprilia has been a strong challenge for Ducati recently
Marc Marquez, the current leader of the MotoGP championship, is cautious about Aprilia’s growing threat in the 2025 season, acknowledging their progress. Aprilia made changes to its rider lineup by adding Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi for the current season, leading to turbulent times due to injuries and contract disputes. Bezzecchi’s wins and podium finishes have been notable, most recently in the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix. Despite Aprilia’s advancements, Marquez remains confident in his own performance and team’s capabilities. As the season progresses, the battle between Aprilia and KTM in the constructors’ standings remains close. Marquez is preparing for the upcoming challenge at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, despite it being considered one of his weaker tracks historically.
