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Ducati Closes Gap on Aprilia in MotoGP
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Aprilia dominated the first three MotoGP rounds of 2026, with Bezzecchi leading every lap in Thailand, Brazil, and the USA. Martin secured one-two finishes in Brazil and the USA, plus the COTA sprint win. Ducati, shaken, made engine-brake and aero updates, improving rear downforce on braking. Alex Marquez won Jerez, praising the updates, while Fabio Di Giannantonio took third, calling the new Ducati stronger. Bagnaia struggles with rear tire wear, and Marquez battles a shoulder injury. Bezzecchi leads the championship with a 44-point lead, but Ducatis gains narrowed Aprilias lead. The next races will determine if Ducatis improvements hold or if Aprilia maintains the edge.
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