The 2026 world championship battle has reached a fever pitch, with Marc Marquez standing on the brink of another historic title. Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has firmly dismissed suggestions that his team threw away the championship, instead giving full credit to the Ducati rider for his superior campaign.
Rivola expressed his admiration for the composure and strategic brilliance displayed by Marquez throughout the season. According to the Aprilia chief, the Spaniard has been the decisive factor in an otherwise highly competitive field. "Marc Marquez won it. Honestly, he was the deciding factor. He proved it again in this Sunday’s race; just look at the gap between him and the other Ducatis," Rivola stated during an interview.
The Italian executive further highlighted the methodical way Marquez approached race weekends to maximize his point hauls. "The way he managed his race weekends, the way he racked up 37 points whenever the opportunity arose, and the way he navigated the most challenging circuits. I take my hat off to him. I admire his track record, his experience, and even the way he handles the press. Nothing happens by chance; Marc is truly a great," he added.
Reflecting on the season's trajectory, Aprilia once held a significant points advantage while the eight-time world champion was still navigating his recovery from injury. However, the momentum shifted decisively as soon as the #93 regained his peak physical form. Even with Aprilia delivering the most competitive package in their premier-class history, Marquez's clinical execution proved too much to overcome.
Attention now shifts to the upcoming round in Portugal, where Marquez needs only to outscore his main rival by two points to secure the world title. For Rivola, the situation serves as a stark reminder that at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, individual brilliance often transcends the technical advantages of any factory machine.
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