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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Who’s in best (and worst) shape at the end of the MotoGP winter?
Aprilia emerged as the winner after the 2026 MotoGP pre-season, with Marco Bezzecchi showing impressive performance and posing a threat to Marc Marquez’s title defense.
KTM riders, except for Pedro Acosta, faced challenges during the tests, with Acosta showing promise despite acknowledging a pace deficit.
Pecco Bagnaia was another winner of the pre-season, showing improvement and competitiveness compared to the previous tests.
On the other hand, Honda struggled to close the gap at Buriram, with both Joan Mir and Luca Marini facing rear grip issues and indicating that the bike is still a work in progress.
