Nico Seregini believes that it is “clear” that Marc Marquez is “suffering” due to injury, which will make it more difficult for Ducati to help him improve their situation in 2026.
Marquez He’s had a rough start to the 2026 season as he’s still recovering from a coracoid fracture and ligament damage he sustained in his right shoulder during surgery last October. A first-round incident with Marco Bezecchi in Indonesia saw Marquez crash into the gravel.
The 33-year-old had to sit out the final four rounds of the 2025 campaign and returned in February for the 2026 Sepang pre-season test on a MotoGP bike alone. Marquez still has to try to adapt himself Ducati So did the Desmosedici GP26 with its damage.
“It’s not the bike, it’s me,” Marquez admitted This year has left the Spaniard struggling for form. The Cervera native is yet to score a Grand Prix podium in 2026, and is fifth in the drivers’ standings ahead of the start of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
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Marc Marquez is ‘clearly’ struggling to make the difference on the Ducati GP26.
While Marquez won the Sprint race in BrazilVR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio is the top Ducati rider on 50 points ahead of the factory racer on 45 points.
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of The Aprilia RS-GP has emerged as a superior bike to the Ducati GP26.With the trackhouse duo Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, you can often be charmed. And Cereghini is confident that the ‘balance’ has now shifted and that Marquez will fight to help Ducati make a comeback.
“Yes, because the balance has changed,” Seregini said. Fan page. Be careful: Ducati continues to be an excellent company, with advanced equipment – especially in electronics and simulation.
However, by 2024 they had lost their sense of ‘total control’. Before, the rider could take the bike wherever he wanted. Adapting today, he has to fight with him to get him to do what he wants.
The former 500cc rider Cereghini Marquez said when he explained whether he could improve Ducati’s situation: “I don’t think so, or at least not completely. The problem is not only the rider, it’s technical. The overall balance is different.
Marc Marquez was “overwhelmed” on his first try on a Ducati – is there anything left to prove now?
“It is clear that he is not at his best. He suffered another injury, he missed part of the training (and) he is still suffering. It is also evident on the bike. But despite everything, he remains a Ducati benchmark. This shows his level.”
Marquez will be hoping his break from the United States Grand Prix at the end of March is enough to improve his fitness ahead of this Sunday’s visit to Jerez, the Spanish GP. The post-race test at Jerez will be crucial for Ducati to improve the GP26.
The Aprilia RS-GP overshadows the Ducati GP26 as the Noale crew package shifts better than the bikes built by their Borgo Pangale competitors. But it remains to be seen how much Marquez will have to drive within himself due to his injury.
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