After dominating their home Grand Prix at Mugello in 2026, Apria are asserting their dominance over Ducati, but they don’t want to cause any clashes with their Italian rivals.
of Italian Grand Prix Completely controlled Apriliaas Noale’s outfit secured pole position, won the Sprint and won the race on Sunday. They achieved their first front-row lock at Mugello, with Marc Marquez finishing three tenths behind pole-sitter Marco Bezcicci.
Raul Fernandez won the first sprint race For Trackhouse Saturday, before Bezechchi won the victory on Sunday Before his teammate George Martin from Aprilia. Aprilia was almost one-two-three, but Pecco Bagnaia held off Ai Ogura to secure P3. Ducati.
Read more: Everything you need to know about Aprilia, from MotoGP team riders to the hierarchy
Aprilia bosses don’t want to ‘rub’ with Ducati in 2026.
The RS-GPs were part of the field in 2026. Aprilia won five of the opening seven races, while the factory Ducati team failed to record a single win – with VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio and Gresini’s Alex Marquez taking the Borgo Pangale outfit’s two wins so far.
Aprilia Ducati teased at Mugello. With a sticker that says they fear their rivals’ aero package. Noale’s outfit have made great strides in development and currently lead the teams’ championship with 150 points.
Many believe Aprilia are favorites for the 2026 title, but they don’t want to ‘rub’ with Ducati. After speaking to the likes of Paolo Bonora and Massimo Rivola, journalist Mela Chercoles said they don’t want to ‘clash’ with rivals.
Who will win the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Said through. Motorcycle: “I have been chatting with Bonora for a while, he was very happy, today he calmly faced the press, I know Rivola, (Fabiano) Stellaccini, is the technical director, then Rivola spoke to me and Sterlacchini.
I always enjoy talking with Bonora. And I’ll tell you this: you don’t want to mess with Ducati, okay?
“No, the Aprilia guys aren’t looking for a fight, they’re just doing their best, and they’re obviously happy with their win.
But this isn’t Real Madrid vs Barcelona or Barcelona vs Real Madrid, it’s a different story where there could be a bit of a tussle between them.
Receive competition news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
