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Why 2026 is the right time for Ducati to field six identical MotoGP bikes

The emergence of Alex Marquez, alongside Ducati’s commitments to Fermin Aldeguer and Fabio Di Giannantonio, among other factors, presents the ideal scenario for the Italian brand to field six identical bikes on the MotoGP grid next year.

Over the last decade – roughly since Gigi Dall’Igna arrived as general manager – Ducati has gradually pulled away from its direct rivals in MotoGP, reaching a level that, in the short- and medium-term, appears unmatchable. Its project in the premier class is meticulous in every aspect; its foundation a superb bike that is exploited to the fullest.

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