Marquez Struggles in MotoGP, Ducati Faces Challenges

0:00On April 6th, Alex Marquez is off to a rough start in the 2026 MotoGP season, sitting 8th in the standings with just 28. Points after 3 races on his Gracini Ducati. He's got the same factory spec bike as top guys like his brother Mark, Francesco Bagnaya, and Fabio Dign Antonio, but he's only scoring half-what. Dign Antonio managed at BR46 over the same stretch. Meanwhile, Marquez admits he's missing that final 20% from the GP26, saying it clashes with his natural riding style and turns. Races into survival mode, unlike the GP24 that clicked perfectly last year. Coming off a strong 2025 where he grabbed three wins, 12 podiums, and runner-up spot, this midfield struggle hits different. Especially with his best result so far, being a fourth in the Austin Sprint, thanks more to luck than pace. Ducati's facing bigger headaches too, getting outpaced by a brilliant stable grip while their bikes feel twitchy and hard to push to the limit. Marquez stays motivated, though,

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