The Spanish Grand Prix held in Jerez marked the end of Aprilia’s winning streak in MotoGP, thanks to a standout performance by Alex Marquez. Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia’s rider, has analyzed the key areas where Ducati maintained the advantage during the competition.
Arriving in Jerez with an impressive record, Bezzecchi had led all laps in the first three grand prix of the season. Despite these credentials, the Aprilia team would face its biggest challenge so far, due to its adverse history at the circuit and the strength of Ducati’s riders.
This Sunday, while Aprilia managed four spots in the top six, Bezzecchi could not keep up with Marquez, who took the lead in the race on the second lap and achieved a monumental victory for Ducati.
Bezzecchi pointed out that Saturday’s weather, with rain, hampered Aprilia’s chances. This situation limited their ability to test and adjust with Michelin’s medium tires. Although the team made significant advancements overnight, it was not enough to challenge Marquez in the race.
“It has not been the best weekend for us,” Bezzecchi acknowledged. “We started well on Friday, but the weather complicated our work and we began with doubts about the bike’s feel.”
Ducati’s riders, especially Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio, showed a remarkable dominance in high speed, an aspect that Bezzecchi identified as one of the key differences. He highlighted that Marquez’s speed in the fast corners of Jerez was decisive for the victory.
Despite the difficulties, Bezzecchi praised the effort of the Aprilia team, which has made important progress in recent months to turn the RS-GP into a viable competitor. However, the Jerez race has highlighted the areas where improvement is still needed, especially in stability in the fast sections of the circuit.
After this competition, Marquez agreed with Bezzecchi, pointing out that Aprilia maintains an overall advantage over the grid. With important testing scheduled for Monday, both teams will look to improve their machines before focusing on the new regulations for 2027.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
