P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another successful season is in the books for Ducati, but the narrative is very much now about the threat being posed by Aprilia after its surge in the second half of 2025. Though there are reasons to be concerned within the Ducati camp, its rivals still face an enormous hurdle to dethrone the brand in 2026…
The 2026 MotoGP season is anticipated to be a highly competitive and possibly fiery year, as Ducati’s dominant reign may be in jeopardy due to an impending rules shift and an unpredictable rider market frenzy. Despite some challenges faced in 2025, Ducati still maintained control and had a successful season, winning 77.27% of the grand prix races and achieving a podium percentage of 97.72%. The factory team’s success in securing the riders’, manufacturers’, and teams’ titles was largely attributed to Marc Marquez’s impressive performance, with 11 grand prix wins and 14 sprint victories. Ducati had multiple riders standing on the podium, but some challenges arose with the loss of Jorge Martin and a reduction in the number of bikes in the stable. The absence of Marc Marquez in the final rounds highlighted his significant contribution to Ducati’s success in the season.
