Aprilia boss: Beating Marc Marquez in MotoGP title fight “the most difficult task we could have”
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez to the 2026 MotoGP title is the “most difficult task we could" face, as the championship fight between the two Italian factories intensifies. While Ducati has dominated MotoGP for the last four seasons, Aprilia has emerged a credible challenger in 2026 after making a major leap with its RS-GP. Between its factory ... Keep…
Jakarta - Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez declared his intention to launch an attack on compatriot Jorge Martin ahead of this weekend's Indonesian MotoGP in Lombok. The Ducati rider's win in Japan last week narrowed the overall championship gap between the two Spaniards to just two points, with six races still to be contested.
Marquez vowed to challenge Martin at every circuit on the calendar, stating that this was his primary goal for the season. The seven-time world champion also expressed satisfaction with the bike's performance, attributing his improved position to the enhanced setup. Current MotoGP leader Jorge Martin, riding for Aprilia, leads the championship with 333 points, followed by Marquez in second place with 331 points, and Italian Marco Bezzecchi in third with 284 points.
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