{"id":1896599,"date":"2026-04-21T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896599"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:00:48","slug":"ducatis-current-motogp-leader-details-where-gp26-needs-to-improve-at-jerez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896599","title":{"rendered":"Ducati\u2019s current MotoGP leader details where GP26 needs to improve at Jerez"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_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>Ducati\u2019s current MotoGP leader details where GP26 needs to improve at Jerez<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio Di Giannantonio has detailed the main areas of focus for VR46 to improve his Ducati<\/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 <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T10:41:25+00:00\">Updated: 22 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_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Ducati, 2026 Brazil MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>VR46 MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says the team has used the April break to focus on ways to improve braking and turning on the 2026 Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian has made a strong start to the 2026 campaign, which includes a third-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix and runner-up spot in the Goiania sprint.<\/p>\n<p>His Brazil result marks Ducati\u2019s only Sunday podium so far this season, with Fabio Di Giannantonio its leading rider in the standings in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, for the most part, has been outclassed by Aprilia, with the latter winning all three grands prix and Marco Bezzecchi also leading every lap.<\/p>\n<p>Many view this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez as the true start to the season, with Ducati expected to offer a stronger challenge to Aprilia.<\/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<p>Looking ahead to the coming fourth round of the campaign, Di Giannantonio revealed what areas of the bike VR46 has been focusing on to improve when racing resumes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re back in Europe, off to Jerez,\u201d he said in VR46\u2019s preview of the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/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-96c33463f648ae133f7438ca5837d4d96da8b3a17f6f2bee7ac632c319cd90fb\">  Pecco Bagnaia\u2019s Ducati tyre theory after \u201cvery strange consumption\u201d   VR46 hints at \u201cfantastic\u201d new rider for revised 2027 MotoGP line-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a track we all know very well, and it will be very interesting to return to the Old Continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople used to say that the world championship started in Europe, but for us, the season has already started very well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re riding strong, it&#8217;s a good moment both with the team and with the bike.<\/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-a8a82a47cae8b420c15387cbf0e1d55ef98679b68174f082b4c4c69ab14915af\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna labels Ducati\u2019s US MotoGP a \u201cwake-up call\u201d after \u201clacklustre\u201d race   Where is the 2026 Ducati losing out to its MotoGP rivals? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThese past days at home at the factory, we&#8217;ve been working to find ways to better exploit the front end to stop the bike and take tighter lines, and have an even better package for the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to continue having the same sensations as at the beginning of the season that allow me to go fast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio hasn\u2019t finished higher than fifth at the Spanish Grand Prix since his MotoGP debut in 2022, though did win the Moto2 race at Jerez in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>He rode to fifth last year on the factory-spec GP25, as well as taking a sixth in the sprint, while he was seventh in 2024 and 12th in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio currently leads reigning champion Marc Marquez in the championship by five points, with the pair battling hard in Brazil.<\/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<p>They came together during the sprint in Austin, with Marquez handed a long lap penalty for causing a collision.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio is 31 points shy of leader Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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 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id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio Di Giannantonio has detailed the main areas of focus for VR46 to improve his Ducati<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>VR46 MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says the team has used the April break to focus on ways to improve braking and turning on the 2026 Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian has made a strong start to the 2026 campaign, which includes a third-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix and runner-up spot in the Goiania sprint.<\/p>\n<p>His Brazil result marks Ducati\u2019s only Sunday podium so far this season, with Fabio Di Giannantonio its leading rider in the standings in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, for the most part, has been outclassed by Aprilia, with the latter winning all three grands prix and Marco Bezzecchi also leading every lap.<\/p>\n<p>Many view this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez as the true start to the season, with Ducati expected to offer a stronger challenge to Aprilia.<\/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<p>Looking ahead to the coming fourth round of the campaign, Di Giannantonio revealed what areas of the bike VR46 has been focusing on to improve when racing resumes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re back in Europe, off to Jerez,\u201d he said in VR46\u2019s preview of the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/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-96c33463f648ae133f7438ca5837d4d96da8b3a17f6f2bee7ac632c319cd90fb\">  Pecco Bagnaia\u2019s Ducati tyre theory after \u201cvery strange consumption\u201d   VR46 hints at \u201cfantastic\u201d new rider for revised 2027 MotoGP line-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a track we all know very well, and it will be very interesting to return to the Old Continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople used to say that the world championship started in Europe, but for us, the season has already started very well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re riding strong, it&#8217;s a good moment both with the team and with the bike.<\/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-a8a82a47cae8b420c15387cbf0e1d55ef98679b68174f082b4c4c69ab14915af\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna labels Ducati\u2019s US MotoGP a \u201cwake-up call\u201d after \u201clacklustre\u201d race   Where is the 2026 Ducati losing out to its MotoGP rivals? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThese past days at home at the factory, we&#8217;ve been working to find ways to better exploit the front end to stop the bike and take tighter lines, and have an even better package for the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to continue having the same sensations as at the beginning of the season that allow me to go fast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio hasn\u2019t finished higher than fifth at the Spanish Grand Prix since his MotoGP debut in 2022, though did win the Moto2 race at Jerez in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>He rode to fifth last year on the factory-spec GP25, as well as taking a sixth in the sprint, while he was seventh in 2024 and 12th in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio currently leads reigning champion Marc Marquez in the championship by five points, with the pair battling hard in Brazil.<\/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<p>They came together during the sprint in Austin, with Marquez handed a long lap penalty for causing a collision.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio is 31 points shy of leader Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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>VR46 MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says the team has used the April break to focus on ways to improve braking and turning on the 2026 Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian has made a strong start to the 2026 campaign, which includes a third-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix and runner-up spot in the Goiania sprint.<\/p>\n<p>His Brazil result marks Ducati\u2019s only Sunday podium so far this season, with Fabio Di Giannantonio its leading rider in the standings in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati, for the most part, has been outclassed by Aprilia, with the latter winning all three grands prix and Marco Bezzecchi also leading every lap.<\/p>\n<p>Many view this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez as the true start to the season, with Ducati expected to offer a stronger challenge to Aprilia.<\/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<p>Looking ahead to the coming fourth round of the campaign, Di Giannantonio revealed what areas of the bike VR46 has been focusing on to improve when racing resumes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re back in Europe, off to Jerez,\u201d he said in VR46\u2019s preview of the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/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-96c33463f648ae133f7438ca5837d4d96da8b3a17f6f2bee7ac632c319cd90fb\">  Pecco Bagnaia\u2019s Ducati tyre theory after \u201cvery strange consumption\u201d   VR46 hints at \u201cfantastic\u201d new rider for revised 2027 MotoGP line-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a track we all know very well, and it will be very interesting to return to the Old Continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople used to say that the world championship started in Europe, but for us, the season has already started very well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re riding strong, it&#8217;s a good moment both with the team and with the bike.<\/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-a8a82a47cae8b420c15387cbf0e1d55ef98679b68174f082b4c4c69ab14915af\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna labels Ducati\u2019s US MotoGP a \u201cwake-up call\u201d after \u201clacklustre\u201d race   Where is the 2026 Ducati losing out to its MotoGP rivals? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThese past days at home at the factory, we&#8217;ve been working to find ways to better exploit the front end to stop the bike and take tighter lines, and have an even better package for the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to continue having the same sensations as at the beginning of the season that allow me to go fast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio hasn\u2019t finished higher than fifth at the Spanish Grand Prix since his MotoGP debut in 2022, though did win the Moto2 race at Jerez in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>He rode to fifth last year on the factory-spec GP25, as well as taking a sixth in the sprint, while he was seventh in 2024 and 12th in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio currently leads reigning champion Marc Marquez in the championship by five points, with the pair battling hard in Brazil.<\/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<p>They came together during the sprint in Austin, with Marquez handed a long lap penalty for causing a collision.<\/p>\n<p>Di Giannantonio is 31 points shy of leader Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093265\/1\/ducatis-current-motogp-leader-details-where-gp26-needs-improve-jerez&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298787_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ducati\u2019s current MotoGP leader details where GP26 needs to improve at Jerez Fabio Di Giannantonio has detailed the main areas of focus for VR46 to improve his Ducati Lewis Duncan Updated: 22 Apr 2026 Share Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Ducati, 2026 Brazil MotoGP \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose Add as a preferred source VR46 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