After the Spanish Grand Prix, Jorge Martin, rider of the Aprilia Racing Team, stated that there is no clear difference between Aprilia and Ducati. According to Martin, the performance of the riders will play a decisive role in the outcome of the competition throughout the MotoGP season.
April’s first defeat took place in Jerez, where Alex Marquez achieved victory with the Gresini Ducati team. Martin, who finished fourth, emphasized that both Italian brands are competitive and that the key lies with the riders. “There is no gap. Comparing Aprilia to Ducati makes no sense,” said Martin, highlighting the differences in the performance of each bike in different sections of the circuit.
Martin asserted that the battle between Ducati and Aprilia will remain intense throughout the year, with a focus on the riders more than on the bikes. In this context, Pedro Acosta, rider for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, also commented that Ducati has shown a significant advancement in returning to the European circuit, highlighting Marc Marquez’s difficulties in regaining his usual form.
Acosta pointed out that Marquez has not returned to being as competitive as before and referred to a possible influence from his injury in Indonesia, which has affected his confidence on the bike. Marquez, in turn, acknowledged that he does not feel the same comfort on his Ducati as he did last year.
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