Aprilia may have triumphed in the main Grand Prix battle in Qatar through Marco Bezzecchi, but the Noale factory acknowledges they are nearing defeat in the broader championship war. The dominant campaign orchestrated by Marc Marquez has proven to be the decisive element in this year's premier class title chase.
Although the reigning champion missed his first mathematical opportunity to clinch the crown at Lusail, he successfully extended his advantage over his closest challengers. With only two rounds remaining on the calendar, the commanding points gap places him firmly in control of the championship standings.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola openly credited the eight-time world champion for his exceptional execution and superior consistency throughout the 2026 season when evaluating the competitive landscape.
"Honestly, he made the difference, he did it again today in Qatar. Let's look at the gaps to the other Ducatis," Rivola stated when discussing the remarkable performance delivered by the factory Ducati rider.
Rivola further praised the clever approach demonstrated by the Spaniard in managing race weekends, highlighting his ability to capitalize on maximum points and conquer challenging circuits with vast experience.
"The way he managed the weekends, he scored 37 points when he knew he could, he brought home the victory on the most difficult tracks, so hats off to him, to his resume, to his experience, to the way he handles the press," Rivola added.
Despite the challenging outlook in the riders' championship, Aprilia continues to command the team standings with a comfortable margin while maintaining intense focus on securing the constructors' title.
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