{"id":1901995,"date":"2026-04-24T10:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901995"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:34:04","slug":"ducati-found-something-for-jerez-motogp-pinpoint-aprilia-advantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901995","title":{"rendered":"Ducati \u201cfound something\u201d for Jerez MotoGP, pinpoint Aprilia advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.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 \u201cfound something\u201d for Jerez MotoGP, pinpoint Aprilia advantage<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ducati introduces MotoGP updates at Jerez, with more parts due at Monday\u2019s test as it chases Aprilia\u2019s early-season advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T11:34:04+01:00\">24 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_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.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>Marc Marquez, 2026 Spanish 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>Ducati has introduced electronic updates at this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP, with further upgrades planned for Monday\u2019s post-race test as it looks to close the gap to \u201cfastest bike\u201d Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>The Desmosedici\u2019s four-year MotoGP dominance is under serious threat from Aprilia, which has won the opening three grands prix with Marco Bezzecchi, plus a Sprint with Jorge Martin, to lead the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<p>The top Ducati rider, VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio, is behind KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta in fourth, followed by the factory\u2019s reigning champion Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis month, Gigi [Dall\u2019Igna] and the engineers worked a lot,\u201d Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi told MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard during FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey analysed all the data of those three races and on the electronic side we found something, but for sure we&#8217;ll have something [more] on Monday to test.\u201d<\/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>While Marc Marquez\u2019s healing shoulder has also been a factor in the Spaniard\u2019s form, Tardozzi admitted Ducati has been outpaced by the RS-GPs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAprilia showed that they made a huge step ahead, and honestly, we didn&#8217;t.<\/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-b3f2f99c1c8151635144f67f995e11e931a4ca52e29409721a83a837ae5d9254\">  Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia \u201cdestroyed\u201d bike with important \u201cmodification\u201d in Jerez MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo this month, Gigi worked a lot in the factory to try to find out why we haven&#8217;t progressed as much as them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a racetrack that should suit Ducati and the Ducati riding style. So I think that we will be competitive, but we know that Aprilia is the fastest bike in this moment, with fast riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to be with our feet on the ground and work, because the domination of the last years is not there anymore and we have to face this situation.\u201d<\/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-73f0a898275f6dfc662fde1dfa5bfa0ea29f095c569f09974081cd6c47bc26a2\">  Alex Marquez back on top at Jerez: \u201cI won\u2019t lie, we needed it\u201d   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Tardozzi identified braking and corner entry as the source of Aprilia\u2019s current advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike is not so different on the chassis side [for the grand prix], but again, we found something on the electronic side to help the riders\u2026 because what we miss more from Aprilia at this moment is the last part of braking and entry of the corner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ducati riders filled the top three places in FP1 courtesy of di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli and Alex Marquez, however the VR46 riders used new rubber to set their best times.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi finished fourth and Marc Marquez fifth, having \u2013 like 2025 Jerez winner Alex Marquez &#8211; remained on used tyres.<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Francesco Bagnaia<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati Lenovo Team<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marco Bezzecchi<\/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\"> Fabio Di Giannantonio fastest in Jerez MotoGP FP1, Jorge Martin crashes after the flag<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305862_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 class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting motivation<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_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-6c324b5e259431de65bf64ff1a283b9d67742110bb3b1732c2f240f0f9a88c70\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?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\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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MotoGP insight<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776951301\"> 23\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\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\">\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\">\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>Ducati introduces MotoGP updates at Jerez, with more parts due at Monday\u2019s test as it chases Aprilia\u2019s early-season advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ducati has introduced electronic updates at this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP, with further upgrades planned for Monday\u2019s post-race test as it looks to close the gap to \u201cfastest bike\u201d Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>The Desmosedici\u2019s four-year MotoGP dominance is under serious threat from Aprilia, which has won the opening three grands prix with Marco Bezzecchi, plus a Sprint with Jorge Martin, to lead the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<p>The top Ducati rider, VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio, is behind KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta in fourth, followed by the factory\u2019s reigning champion Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis month, Gigi [Dall\u2019Igna] and the engineers worked a lot,\u201d Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi told MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard during FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey analysed all the data of those three races and on the electronic side we found something, but for sure we&#8217;ll have something [more] on Monday to test.\u201d<\/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>While Marc Marquez\u2019s healing shoulder has also been a factor in the Spaniard\u2019s form, Tardozzi admitted Ducati has been outpaced by the RS-GPs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAprilia showed that they made a huge step ahead, and honestly, we didn&#8217;t.<\/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-b3f2f99c1c8151635144f67f995e11e931a4ca52e29409721a83a837ae5d9254\">  Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia \u201cdestroyed\u201d bike with important \u201cmodification\u201d in Jerez MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo this month, Gigi worked a lot in the factory to try to find out why we haven&#8217;t progressed as much as them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a racetrack that should suit Ducati and the Ducati riding style. So I think that we will be competitive, but we know that Aprilia is the fastest bike in this moment, with fast riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to be with our feet on the ground and work, because the domination of the last years is not there anymore and we have to face this situation.\u201d<\/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-73f0a898275f6dfc662fde1dfa5bfa0ea29f095c569f09974081cd6c47bc26a2\">  Alex Marquez back on top at Jerez: \u201cI won\u2019t lie, we needed it\u201d   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Tardozzi identified braking and corner entry as the source of Aprilia\u2019s current advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike is not so different on the chassis side [for the grand prix], but again, we found something on the electronic side to help the riders\u2026 because what we miss more from Aprilia at this moment is the last part of braking and entry of the corner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ducati riders filled the top three places in FP1 courtesy of di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli and Alex Marquez, however the VR46 riders used new rubber to set their best times.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi finished fourth and Marc Marquez fifth, having \u2013 like 2025 Jerez winner Alex Marquez &#8211; remained on used tyres.<\/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>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ducati has introduced electronic updates at this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP, with further upgrades planned for Monday\u2019s post-race test as it looks to close the gap to \u201cfastest bike\u201d Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>The Desmosedici\u2019s four-year MotoGP dominance is under serious threat from Aprilia, which has won the opening three grands prix with Marco Bezzecchi, plus a Sprint with Jorge Martin, to lead the world championship standings.<\/p>\n<p>The top Ducati rider, VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio, is behind KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta in fourth, followed by the factory\u2019s reigning champion Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis month, Gigi [Dall\u2019Igna] and the engineers worked a lot,\u201d Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi told MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard during FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey analysed all the data of those three races and on the electronic side we found something, but for sure we&#8217;ll have something [more] on Monday to test.\u201d<\/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>While Marc Marquez\u2019s healing shoulder has also been a factor in the Spaniard\u2019s form, Tardozzi admitted Ducati has been outpaced by the RS-GPs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAprilia showed that they made a huge step ahead, and honestly, we didn&#8217;t.<\/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-b3f2f99c1c8151635144f67f995e11e931a4ca52e29409721a83a837ae5d9254\">  Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia \u201cdestroyed\u201d bike with important \u201cmodification\u201d in Jerez MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo this month, Gigi worked a lot in the factory to try to find out why we haven&#8217;t progressed as much as them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a racetrack that should suit Ducati and the Ducati riding style. So I think that we will be competitive, but we know that Aprilia is the fastest bike in this moment, with fast riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to be with our feet on the ground and work, because the domination of the last years is not there anymore and we have to face this situation.\u201d<\/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-73f0a898275f6dfc662fde1dfa5bfa0ea29f095c569f09974081cd6c47bc26a2\">  Alex Marquez back on top at Jerez: \u201cI won\u2019t lie, we needed it\u201d   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Tardozzi identified braking and corner entry as the source of Aprilia\u2019s current advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike is not so different on the chassis side [for the grand prix], but again, we found something on the electronic side to help the riders\u2026 because what we miss more from Aprilia at this moment is the last part of braking and entry of the corner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ducati riders filled the top three places in FP1 courtesy of di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli and Alex Marquez, however the VR46 riders used new rubber to set their best times.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi finished fourth and Marc Marquez fifth, having \u2013 like 2025 Jerez winner Alex Marquez &#8211; remained on used tyres.<\/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>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093365\/1\/ducati-found-something-jerez-motogp-pinpoint-aprilia-advantage&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306111_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ducati \u201cfound something\u201d for Jerez MotoGP, pinpoint Aprilia advantage Ducati introduces MotoGP updates at Jerez, with more parts due at Monday\u2019s test as it chases Aprilia\u2019s early-season advantage. 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