{"id":2111173,"date":"2026-08-25T08:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2111173"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:17:55","slug":"podcast-is-aragon-make-or-break-for-ducatis-motogp-title-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2111173","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: Is Aragon make-or-break for Ducati\u2019s MotoGP title hopes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_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: Is Aragon make-or-break for Ducati\u2019s MotoGP title hopes?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The team preview the Aragon 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=\"2026-08-25T09:17:55+01:00\">25 Aug 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\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_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>Marc Marquez is seen as favourite at the Aragon GP<\/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>The MotoGP season continues this weekend at the Aragon Grand Prix, with all eyes on Ducati and Marc Marquez after a bruising British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning world champion Marc Marquez\u2019s momentum into the summer break that saw him win three grands prix and wipe a 102-point championship deficit down to 18 points stalled last time out at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Struggling with his still-recovering right shoulder at the fast, flowing layout, Marquez came away from Silverstone scoring just 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now 40 points behind standings leader Jorge Martin, but comes to an anticlockwise track he has dominated at on the Ducati for the past two years.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.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, 2025 Aragon MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 is widely expected that Marquez will be the main threat this weekend at Aragon, and he needs to be to get his championship challenge back on course.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Ducati has been dominant at the Spanish venue. But Aprilia has regularly tested that superiority across the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After a bruising Silverstone weekend, a more friendly track in Aragon is likely to expose just where Ducati is in the pecking order and could well determine its fate in the 2026 title battle.<\/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-536ffb0b614c5566a91b953bd830153d0d13b3698cd01d7a96fd4b6d5a60a3d3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals surprising impact of ongoing shoulder injury struggles<\/li>\n<li>Ohlins insight: Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia MotoGP feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Aprilia excels at fast and flowing tracks. Aragon is a bit more stop-and-start, but that hasn\u2019t been such an issue for Aprilia this season, while it will continue to be a big threat through the circuit\u2019s fast sections.<\/p>\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>Martin holds a 31-point lead in the championship after winning the sprint at Silverstone and finishing second in the main race.<\/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>Having gone back to a set-up he prefers, Martin looked more comfortable at the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Marco Bezzecchi moved back up to second in the championship after a brace of podiums and will hope to be fitter at Aragon than he was at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia can likely rely on Trackhouse duo Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura to get among the leading contenders, after the former\u2019s runaway victory at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em>, host Amy Reynolds is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Aragon Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>They also discuss reports that MotoGP will be featured in an upcoming Netflix heist drama movie, and ask whether or not this will do much for the growth of the championship.<\/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>As well as this, the team give their views on the proposed rider market transfer window that is being discussed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow the Crash MotoGP Podcast for weekly episodes across Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcast, and subscribe to the <\/em><em>Crash MotoGP YouTube channel <\/em><em>to never miss an episode.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with 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 class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\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\"> Official: Maverick Vinales out of Aragon MotoGP, Tech3 names replacement <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> What you\u2019ve forgotten about MotoGP\u2019s underrated champion <\/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-d1f6991988a510977ce0694017544e5ab515349b44e4eedf5f070a4374fbd905\">\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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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1330778_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1330778_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1330778_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 preview the Aragon Grand Prix on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The MotoGP season continues this weekend at the Aragon Grand Prix, with all eyes on Ducati and Marc Marquez after a bruising British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning world champion Marc Marquez\u2019s momentum into the summer break that saw him win three grands prix and wipe a 102-point championship deficit down to 18 points stalled last time out at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Struggling with his still-recovering right shoulder at the fast, flowing layout, Marquez came away from Silverstone scoring just 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now 40 points behind standings leader Jorge Martin, but comes to an anticlockwise track he has dominated at on the Ducati for the past two years.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.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, 2025 Aragon MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 is widely expected that Marquez will be the main threat this weekend at Aragon, and he needs to be to get his championship challenge back on course.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Ducati has been dominant at the Spanish venue. But Aprilia has regularly tested that superiority across the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After a bruising Silverstone weekend, a more friendly track in Aragon is likely to expose just where Ducati is in the pecking order and could well determine its fate in the 2026 title battle.<\/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-536ffb0b614c5566a91b953bd830153d0d13b3698cd01d7a96fd4b6d5a60a3d3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals surprising impact of ongoing shoulder injury struggles<\/li>\n<li>Ohlins insight: Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia MotoGP feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Aprilia excels at fast and flowing tracks. Aragon is a bit more stop-and-start, but that hasn\u2019t been such an issue for Aprilia this season, while it will continue to be a big threat through the circuit\u2019s fast sections.<\/p>\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>Martin holds a 31-point lead in the championship after winning the sprint at Silverstone and finishing second in the main race.<\/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>Having gone back to a set-up he prefers, Martin looked more comfortable at the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Marco Bezzecchi moved back up to second in the championship after a brace of podiums and will hope to be fitter at Aragon than he was at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia can likely rely on Trackhouse duo Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura to get among the leading contenders, after the former\u2019s runaway victory at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em>, host Amy Reynolds is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Aragon Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>They also discuss reports that MotoGP will be featured in an upcoming Netflix heist drama movie, and ask whether or not this will do much for the growth of the championship.<\/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>As well as this, the team give their views on the proposed rider market transfer window that is being discussed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow the Crash MotoGP Podcast for weekly episodes across Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcast, and subscribe to the <\/em><em>Crash MotoGP YouTube channel <\/em><em>to never miss an episode.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with 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>The MotoGP season continues this weekend at the Aragon Grand Prix, with all eyes on Ducati and Marc Marquez after a bruising British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning world champion Marc Marquez\u2019s momentum into the summer break that saw him win three grands prix and wipe a 102-point championship deficit down to 18 points stalled last time out at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Struggling with his still-recovering right shoulder at the fast, flowing layout, Marquez came away from Silverstone scoring just 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now 40 points behind standings leader Jorge Martin, but comes to an anticlockwise track he has dominated at on the Ducati for the past two years.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1234918_hires_1600x900.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, 2025 Aragon MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 is widely expected that Marquez will be the main threat this weekend at Aragon, and he needs to be to get his championship challenge back on course.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Ducati has been dominant at the Spanish venue. But Aprilia has regularly tested that superiority across the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After a bruising Silverstone weekend, a more friendly track in Aragon is likely to expose just where Ducati is in the pecking order and could well determine its fate in the 2026 title battle.<\/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-536ffb0b614c5566a91b953bd830153d0d13b3698cd01d7a96fd4b6d5a60a3d3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals surprising impact of ongoing shoulder injury struggles<\/li>\n<li>Ohlins insight: Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia MotoGP feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Aprilia excels at fast and flowing tracks. Aragon is a bit more stop-and-start, but that hasn\u2019t been such an issue for Aprilia this season, while it will continue to be a big threat through the circuit\u2019s fast sections.<\/p>\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>Martin holds a 31-point lead in the championship after winning the sprint at Silverstone and finishing second in the main race.<\/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>Having gone back to a set-up he prefers, Martin looked more comfortable at the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Marco Bezzecchi moved back up to second in the championship after a brace of podiums and will hope to be fitter at Aragon than he was at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia can likely rely on Trackhouse duo Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura to get among the leading contenders, after the former\u2019s runaway victory at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em>, host Amy Reynolds is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to preview this weekend\u2019s Aragon Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>They also discuss reports that MotoGP will be featured in an upcoming Netflix heist drama movie, and ask whether or not this will do much for the growth of the championship.<\/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>As well as this, the team give their views on the proposed rider market transfer window that is being discussed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow the Crash MotoGP Podcast for weekly episodes across Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcast, and subscribe to the <\/em><em>Crash MotoGP YouTube channel <\/em><em>to never miss an episode.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with 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\/1102987\/1\/podcast-aragon-make-or-break-ducatis-motogp-title-hopes&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1336285_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Podcast: Is Aragon make-or-break for Ducati\u2019s MotoGP title hopes? 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