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Ducati's Braking Upgrades Boost MotoGP Race
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Aprilia dominated the first three MotoGP rounds of 2026, with Marco Bezzecchi leading every lap in Thailand, Brazil, and the US. Ducati responded with major braking upgrades, including seat and leg aerodynamics and engine-brake electronics tweaks, boosting rear downforce and tire control. Alex Márquez won at Jerez, Fabio Di Giannantonio took third, and Bezzecchi secured second, but Marc Márquez struggled with his injured shoulder, crashing on lap two and dropping to fifth. Aprilia leads overall, but Ducati is closing fast, setting the stage for an intense championship battle with eighteen rounds remaining and 666 points up for grabs.
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