Ducati Admits MotoGP Struggles, Aprilia Takes Lead

0:00It's March 24th, you're listening to F1 News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Ducati is emitting a niece to step up his game in MotoGP to take on Apprilia, saying it can't keep counting on star writer Mark Marquez to cover for. The bike's weaknesses, Apprilia has taken charge early this season with wins in the first two grand pre in Thailand and Brazil. In Brazil's main race at Goyania, Apprilia's Marco Bezeshi and Jorge Martin scored a strong one-two finish, leaving Marquez and Pulcitor Fabio D. Gian Antonio in the dust, despite Marquez grabbing the sprint win earlier. Ducati team manager David Tardosi praised Apprilia's huge progress from back marker to top threat, noting Marquez is still recovering from last years. Shoulder injury and not a full strength. He stressed the team must improve the Desmosidici bike itself, as other Ducatus lag too. Last season already showed Ducati cracks, with Francesco Bagnaia struggling up front even

1:02as Marquez won his seventh premiere class title, and now. They've lost the Pramak team to Yamaha, down to six bikes. New, stiffer Michelin rear tires, and the fresh Goyania track added early chaos, while Bagnaia crashed out from 11th in Brazil after a qualifying. MissHap. Ducati knows the issues, and general manager Gigi Dal Ignah is on it, expecting to close the gap at this weekend's Austin Round and beyond as rivals. Push harder.