The Brazilian Grand Prix has exposed a weakness for Marc Marquez that could hurt Ducati’s recovery in 2026.

All four Aprilia riders were in the top five at the Thai GP, with Fabio Di Giannantonio top. Ducati In sixth, 16 seconds behind Bezcicci. Franco Morbidelli and Francesco Bagnaia were eighth and ninth, while the Marquez brothers failed to finish.

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Marc Marquez suffered a rear rim failure. He hit a curb in turn four on lap 21 and exploded. If not for the incident, he felt that he could have fought for the second time, but Apreas and Pedro Acosta were showing a strong competition.

After the competition Bagnaia says the Aprilia is now faster than the Ducati.. Of course, it is too early to know if this is true, but it is clear that they have taken a big step and will be fighting at the front throughout 2026.

The Brazilian Grand Prix is ​​Ducati’s chance to bounce back and get strong results across the board. Being a new track, it’s a tough challenge for everyone, but that’s especially the case. Marquez.

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Goanian right-handers have made it the worst possible way for Marc Marquez and Ducati to regain form.

Given the pressure from Aprilia and Bezecchi, Cervera’s Ant needs a strong result in Brazil. However, many factors can prevent that in Goiania.

at first, Marquez is still not fully recovered. from the accident in Mandalika last year. Buriram was struggling with his right shoulder and admitted after the race that he was not 100%.

After three weeks off, the Spaniard should be close to, if not 100% fit in Brazil. But there will be questions whether he can perform at his best later, with Jorge Lorenzo says Marquez will lose something. After the injury.

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Then there is the circuit itself. Given the layout of Goiania’s track, it could perhaps be described as ‘anti-Marquez’.

Nine of the 14 angles are right-handed, and most of them are consecutive. Traditionally, Marquez has struggled with right-handers, especially after crashing in Jerez in 2020.

Injuries from the accident and surgeries have crippled his ability to perform at the highest level, turning his right arm. If he is still not at full fitness, it could be a difficult weekend for the Spaniard.

Marquez was by some distance Ducati’s leading rider at Buriram, and given how far he is from the rest at Aprilia, if he is not at full fitness, the Borgo Panigale outfit could fall behind their Italian rivals.