The tension is palpable as MotoGP 2026 heads to Misano for the San Marino Grand Prix. After Friday practice, there's no clear favorite. Ducati and Aprilia, the two Italian manufacturers, are evenly matched, promising the closest fight of the season. Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez traded the top spot throughout the sessions.
In FP1, Marc Marquez edged Bezzecchi by 0.060s on the Ducati. But the Aprilia rider fought back in Practice, taking the top spot by 0.103s. This balance suggests both bikes suit Misano's layout: the Aprilia RS-GP is strong in the fast, flowing corners of sector 3, while the Ducati GP26 gains time in the stop-and-go final sector.
Dominance Swinging Through the Season
Throughout 2026, the advantage has swung between Ducati and Aprilia depending on the track. Ducati has occasionally prevailed even when Aprilia seemed faster, but at Misano, they look incredibly close. Bezzecchi, returning from injury at Silverstone, has shown strong one-lap pace and is an early pole favorite. Meanwhile, Ducati has strength in numbers: four of the six Desmosedici riders finished inside the top five, just behind Bezzecchi. Fermin Aldeguer missed the Q2 cut due to mechanical problems before his final time attack.
Aprilia is already down one rider, with Ai Ogura withdrawing due to injury. Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez finished only 10th and 12th, but both believe they have more speed to unlock for qualifying. With Bezzecchi no longer making the mistakes that plagued his early season, the Noale factory is very much in the mix for victory.
Sector Analysis: The Key to Speed
Sector times reveal where each bike excels. Bezzecchi leads sectors 1 and 3, while Ducati riders dominate sectors 2 and 4. This confirms Aprilia's strength in fast, flowing corners and Ducati's in braking and acceleration. Interestingly, both Bezzecchi and Marquez have room for improvement, having lost time to their teammates in sectors 4 and 3 respectively.
With this setup, the San Marino GP could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of 2026. Fans can expect a thrilling duel at every corner, with Bezzecchi and Marquez leading the charge. Don't miss qualifying and the race to see who truly dominates at Misano.
Baca Juga
Marco Bezzecchi tercepat di latihan MotoGP Misano, ungguli Marc Marquez 0,1 detik. Ia tegaskan fokus pada diri sendiri, bukan rival. Simak selengkapnya!
Pedro Acosta puji kecepatan Marco Bezzecchi di tikungan cepat Misano dan nilai KTM telah berkembang pesat dibanding Aragon. Simak analisis lengkapnya.
Jorge Martin mengungkap kelemahan di setiap tikungan saat kalah dari Marco Bezzecchi di Practice MotoGP San Marino. Simak analisis dan komentarnya.
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