Ducati rubbishes claim 2026 MotoGP bike built specifically for Marc Marquez
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has rejected claims that its 2026 MotoGP bike has been developed too heavily around Marc Marquez, to the detriment of its other riders. With just five rounds remaining in the season, Marquez is now the only Ducati rider inside the top-five in the standings, with VR46's Fabio di Giannantonio more than a 100 points adrift of him in sixth. That is a striking ...…
Ducati has dismissed claims that its 2026 MotoGP bike has been specifically designed for Marc Marquez, potentially at the expense of other riders. Team manager Davide Tardozzi firmly rejected the notion, stating that it's "absolutely not true" that Marquez has steered the bike's development. He explained that the team has always had the resources to tailor the bike for each individual rider, citing examples such as Pecco Bagnaia's use of different fairing bodywork and swingarm aerodynamics compared to Marquez.
Tardozzi emphasized that each factory rider has the opportunity to choose solutions that suit them, and the development process is not about creating a bike that works solely for Marquez. While Ducati acknowledges Aprilia's dominance at the Indonesian Grand Prix, the team remains optimistic about their chances in the remaining races, especially considering upcoming circuits like Phillip Island where Aprilia's grip could be advantageous.
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