Ducati are falling behind in 2026, and Neil Hodgson is suffering from the same situation as Honda’s Marc Marquez.
Cervera’s Ant He suffered in 2026 from an injury suffered in 2025, when a loose ligament in his right arm caused nerve problems. He was struggling to stay competitive in the early races before a top notch at Le Mans forced him into surgery.
Back in action at Mugello in 2011 Ducati Rider performed impressively, finishing fourth and finishing fifth in the sprint. Marquez on Sunday Coming home seventh at the Italian Grand Prix, the Apria once again proved their dominance in 2026.
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Neil Hodgson says Ducati are suffering without their magician Marc Marquez, as is Honda
Aprilia have shown that they have the fastest bike on the grid this year. Marco Bezecchi won his fourth victory at Mugello in 2026. Meanwhile, the factory Ducati team has not yet won the race, with Marquez Being without a platform.
Carlo Pernat Marquez In 2026, he thinks he has given up hopeWith him now sitting 102 points behind Bezeci. He is struggling to reach full fitness, and Ducati are suffering without him.
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Hodgson It showed similarities to his time at Honda. The Japanese giants They bounced back spectacularly after dominating the 2010s, and while Marquez has had a number of crashes and injuries, none of their riders have been able to top results.
Jorge Lorenzo thinks Marquez could still win on a regressing Honda bike.But when he wasn’t on the bike, the manufacturer was in no man’s land. Hodgson says Ducati are now in the same boat.
Lai said. Gas It Out Podcast: “Ducati will be very disappointed, if you look at the results, Peco finished where he should have finished.
If George Martin had been fully fit in 2025, where would Aprilia have finished?
“Again, every time we test this Aprilia, it’s better. That’s right. So, you have to beat the Aprilia, you have to have a perfect race. And Peco is still building his confidence. He’s still looking for the final feeling from this ’26 factory Ducati version.
But in reality, Ducati has to look in the mirror and say we don’t deliver. They’re in Honda’s situation, their number one rider isn’t fit, and he’s not been the magician he’s been throughout his career, just like Honda.
“So if their absolute superstar rider can’t do miracles, Ducati is right here. They’re the second best manufacturer, and third place is a strong result for Peco at home. That’s a fact, isn’t it?”
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