{"id":2041115,"date":"2026-07-13T15:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041115"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:59:50","slug":"podcast-what-aprilias-response-to-growing-marc-marquez-threat-must-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041115","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: What Aprilia&#8217;s response to growing Marc Marquez threat must be"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_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>Podcast: What Aprilia&#8217;s response to growing Marc Marquez threat must be<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The team review the German 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 <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T16:59:50+01:00\">13 Jul 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331579_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>Jorge Martin, 2026 Sachsenring 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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia leads the MotoGP world standings after the German Grand Prix, but a double victory for Marc Marquez has tipped the scales in his favour heading to the summer break.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian manufacturer went from dominating the start of the campaign to its 2026 season suffering several major stumbles in recent rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi was dealt another blow on Saturday at the German Grand Prix when he crashed in qualifying and fractured his collarbone.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 German MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It meant he was forced to withdraw from both races and bring his run of Sunday non-scores to four in a row.<\/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>He is now 22 points adrift in a championship that, after the Italian Grand Prix at the end of May, he looked like the hot favourite to win.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Jorge Martin leads the championship by 14 points after a difficult German Grand Prix, in which he salvaged fifth. But once again, as was the case at Assen, the Trackhouse team looked to have the measure of the factory squad.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a378e0de079eaef9e4daed32609d74f67b12263e6625e7ea6e367a053a21dbf1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBeat the best rider in history\u201d &#8211; Jorge Martin on MotoGP title battle with Marc Marquez<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s clear who the 2026 MotoGP title favourite is now <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ai Ogura was second ahead of Raul Fernandez, both boosted onto the rostrum by crashes for Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>Their tumbles don\u2019t tell the true story of the Germany weekend, in which Ducati was very much in control over Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez brushed aside his physical limitations to maximise his points haul in Germany, winning both races to move into third in the standings and just 18 points from Jorge Martin.<\/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>It\u2019s an unfathomable turn of events, given he was 102 adrift after Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Dealing with internal fallouts, mistakes for Bezzecchi and playing second-best to its satellite structure in recent weeks, the Aprilia factory squad needs a reset over the summer break.<\/p>\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<p>On the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em> Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren discuss Aprilia\u2019s struggles and Marquez\u2019s strengthening championship position.<\/p>\n<p>The pair also look at the situation enveloping Maverick Vinales and KTM, as their relationship becomes more strained.<\/p>\n<p>They also look at whether or not the new grid layout made a difference from a safety perspective.<\/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 block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/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 <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> VR46 rider \u201cwasn\u2019t performing\u201d at German MotoGP, \u201chas to change many things\u201d <\/div>\n<\/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-f2124cf5a822f6a3104196b3c4508edf31d323a6ec498b3eb06827778229635e\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.JPG?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.JPG?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.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 Network. 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class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pecco Bagnaia admits Ducati hasn\u2019t solved unwelcome MotoGP issue all season<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783940221\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333878_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333878_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333878_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\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>KTM admits \u201cthere is something wrong inside our MotoGP engines\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783931121\"> 9h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329489_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329489_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329489_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The team review the German Grand Prix on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia leads the MotoGP world standings after the German Grand Prix, but a double victory for Marc Marquez has tipped the scales in his favour heading to the summer break.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian manufacturer went from dominating the start of the campaign to its 2026 season suffering several major stumbles in recent rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi was dealt another blow on Saturday at the German Grand Prix when he crashed in qualifying and fractured his collarbone.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 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below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He is now 22 points adrift in a championship that, after the Italian Grand Prix at the end of May, he looked like the hot favourite to win.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Jorge Martin leads the championship by 14 points after a difficult German Grand Prix, in which he salvaged fifth. But once again, as was the case at Assen, the Trackhouse team looked to have the measure of the factory squad.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a378e0de079eaef9e4daed32609d74f67b12263e6625e7ea6e367a053a21dbf1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBeat the best rider in history\u201d &#8211; Jorge Martin on MotoGP title battle with Marc Marquez<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s clear who the 2026 MotoGP title favourite is now <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ai Ogura was second ahead of Raul Fernandez, both boosted onto the rostrum by crashes for Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>Their tumbles don\u2019t tell the true story of the Germany weekend, in which Ducati was very much in control over Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez brushed aside his physical limitations to maximise his points haul in Germany, winning both races to move into third in the standings and just 18 points from Jorge Martin.<\/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>It\u2019s an unfathomable turn of events, given he was 102 adrift after Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Dealing with internal fallouts, mistakes for Bezzecchi and playing second-best to its satellite structure in recent weeks, the Aprilia factory squad needs a reset over the summer break.<\/p>\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<p>On the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em> Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren discuss Aprilia\u2019s struggles and Marquez\u2019s strengthening championship position.<\/p>\n<p>The pair also look at the situation enveloping Maverick Vinales and KTM, as their relationship becomes more strained.<\/p>\n<p>They also look at whether or not the new grid layout made a difference from a safety perspective.<\/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 block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia leads the MotoGP world standings after the German Grand Prix, but a double victory for Marc Marquez has tipped the scales in his favour heading to the summer break.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian manufacturer went from dominating the start of the campaign to its 2026 season suffering several major stumbles in recent rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi was dealt another blow on Saturday at the German Grand Prix when he crashed in qualifying and fractured his collarbone.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1334546_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 German MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It meant he was forced to withdraw from both races and bring his run of Sunday non-scores to four in a row.<\/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>He is now 22 points adrift in a championship that, after the Italian Grand Prix at the end of May, he looked like the hot favourite to win.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Jorge Martin leads the championship by 14 points after a difficult German Grand Prix, in which he salvaged fifth. But once again, as was the case at Assen, the Trackhouse team looked to have the measure of the factory squad.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a378e0de079eaef9e4daed32609d74f67b12263e6625e7ea6e367a053a21dbf1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBeat the best rider in history\u201d &#8211; Jorge Martin on MotoGP title battle with Marc Marquez<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s clear who the 2026 MotoGP title favourite is now <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ai Ogura was second ahead of Raul Fernandez, both boosted onto the rostrum by crashes for Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>Their tumbles don\u2019t tell the true story of the Germany weekend, in which Ducati was very much in control over Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez brushed aside his physical limitations to maximise his points haul in Germany, winning both races to move into third in the standings and just 18 points from Jorge Martin.<\/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>It\u2019s an unfathomable turn of events, given he was 102 adrift after Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Dealing with internal fallouts, mistakes for Bezzecchi and playing second-best to its satellite structure in recent weeks, the Aprilia factory squad needs a reset over the summer break.<\/p>\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<p>On the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em> Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren discuss Aprilia\u2019s struggles and Marquez\u2019s strengthening championship position.<\/p>\n<p>The pair also look at the situation enveloping Maverick Vinales and KTM, as their relationship becomes more strained.<\/p>\n<p>They also look at whether or not the new grid layout made a difference from a safety perspective.<\/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 block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1101021\/1\/podcast-what-aprilias-response-growing-marc-marquez-threat-must-be&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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