{"id":1894419,"date":"2026-04-21T13:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1894419"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:01:25","slug":"podcast-motogp-spanish-grand-prix-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1894419","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303890_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The team preview the Spanish Grand Prix on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan , Peter McLaren<\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-21T14:01:25+01:00\">21 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303890_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303890_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303890_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 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preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP returns to action this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix, as Aprilia looks to maintain its current stranglehold on the championship.<\/p>\n<p>The MotoGP paddock was forced into a month-long break in April, after the war in Iran led to the Qatar Grand Prix being postponed.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a break that could well prove pivotal to Ducati, who has been able to work for a month on ways to close the deficit to Aprilia, after the latter\u2019s strong start to the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After three rounds, Aprilia leads all three championships, with Marco Bezzecchi unbeaten on Sundays since Portugal last year.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, by contrast, has just one grand prix podium to its credit so far, as well as a win in the sprints.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reigning champion Marc Marquez has been particularly off-colour compared to where he was at the same stage one year ago, with the aftereffects of the shoulder injury he suffered in October still plaguing him.<\/p>\n<p>The month break in April has been an opportunity for the Spaniard to recover closer to 100% fitness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-29bedd49cd61cb96cfdf724c3b6d3f6b36d7701e1a53545f35b924c9a63460be\">  Marco Bezzecchi jokes he\u2019ll copy Valentino Rossi tactic in tense Aprilia duel   Jerez is the moment for Jorge Martin to truly announce his 2026 MotoGP title ambitions <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>With Jerez marking the first conventional circuit of the season, it is though this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix will provide us with a clearer picture as to where Aprilia and Ducati genuinely stand.<\/p>\n<p>The post-race test on the Monday may also prove to be one of the most important days of the entire season for Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>On the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix and discuss whether or not Jerez marks the final test for Aprilia to be considered the undoubted title favourite.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7d3feb0ae0d0b2d86a0062a415d97ec5ead5cbc284be9b0f95c2532983635d61\">  Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP   Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; for Marc Marquez call during injury struggles <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The team also touches on Maverick Vinales\u2019 absence from the Spanish Grand Prix and how that situation may have looked if the proposed reserve rider rule was in place.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed acast\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati Lenovo Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Marco Bezzecchi jokes he\u2019ll copy Valentino Rossi tactic in tense Aprilia duel<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-d97a86c726cf5b32ffda97dda4ba1e1ce55b96b656b40cc91527955d4ebc623f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport 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In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-2295cda2a5b868787eb479b86738a154412a7d4fdbfe62d875c9738b8566f8c4\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s trick MotoGP-inspired street bike sells out in just two weeks<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776414390\"> 17\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/whatsapp-image-2026-04-17-at-09.02.25.jpeg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Aprilia X 250\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  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Portugal last year.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, by contrast, has just one grand prix podium to its credit so far, as well as a win in the sprints.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reigning champion Marc Marquez has been particularly off-colour compared to where he was at the same stage one year ago, with the aftereffects of the shoulder injury he suffered in October still plaguing him.<\/p>\n<p>The month break in April has been an opportunity for the Spaniard to recover closer to 100% fitness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-29bedd49cd61cb96cfdf724c3b6d3f6b36d7701e1a53545f35b924c9a63460be\">  Marco Bezzecchi jokes he\u2019ll copy Valentino Rossi tactic in tense Aprilia duel   Jerez is the moment for Jorge Martin to truly announce his 2026 MotoGP title ambitions <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>With Jerez marking the first conventional circuit of the season, it is though this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix will provide us with a clearer picture as to where Aprilia and Ducati genuinely stand.<\/p>\n<p>The post-race test on the Monday may also prove to be one of the most important days of the entire season for Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>On the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix and discuss whether or not Jerez marks the final test for Aprilia to be considered the undoubted title favourite.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7d3feb0ae0d0b2d86a0062a415d97ec5ead5cbc284be9b0f95c2532983635d61\">  Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP   Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; for Marc Marquez call during injury struggles <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The team also touches on Maverick Vinales\u2019 absence from the Spanish Grand Prix and how that situation may have looked if the proposed reserve rider rule was in place.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed acast\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP returns to action this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix, as Aprilia looks to maintain its current stranglehold on the championship.<\/p>\n<p>The MotoGP paddock was forced into a month-long break in April, after the war in Iran led to the Qatar Grand Prix being postponed.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a break that could well prove pivotal to Ducati, who has been able to work for a month on ways to close the deficit to Aprilia, after the latter\u2019s strong start to the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After three rounds, Aprilia leads all three championships, with Marco Bezzecchi unbeaten on Sundays since Portugal last year.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, by contrast, has just one grand prix podium to its credit so far, as well as a win in the sprints.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reigning champion Marc Marquez has been particularly off-colour compared to where he was at the same stage one year ago, with the aftereffects of the shoulder injury he suffered in October still plaguing him.<\/p>\n<p>The month break in April has been an opportunity for the Spaniard to recover closer to 100% fitness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-29bedd49cd61cb96cfdf724c3b6d3f6b36d7701e1a53545f35b924c9a63460be\">  Marco Bezzecchi jokes he\u2019ll copy Valentino Rossi tactic in tense Aprilia duel   Jerez is the moment for Jorge Martin to truly announce his 2026 MotoGP title ambitions <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>With Jerez marking the first conventional circuit of the season, it is though this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix will provide us with a clearer picture as to where Aprilia and Ducati genuinely stand.<\/p>\n<p>The post-race test on the Monday may also prove to be one of the most important days of the entire season for Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>On the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix and discuss whether or not Jerez marks the final test for Aprilia to be considered the undoubted title favourite.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content 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