Aprilia and Ducati prepare for San Marino Grand Prix battle
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The MotoGP circuit moves to Circuit Marco for the upcoming San Marino Grand Prix. Competition between manufacturers Aprilia and Ducati remains tight heading into the event. Aprilia holds momentum following a victory at Silverstone immediately after the summer break. Ducati countered with a win at Aragon two weeks ago to draw level in the current standings. Both manufacturers enter this weekend with expectations of strong performances. The result of this matchup remains unresolved as teams finalize preparations for the race.
- •The San Marino Grand Prix takes place at Circuit Marco this weekend.
- •Aprilia won the race at Silverstone following the summer break.
- •Ducati secured a victory at Aragon two weeks ago to level the standings.
- •The competition between the two manufacturers remains tied heading into the race.
- 4:57 PMMotorsport.com — Why Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
- 4:57 PMAutosport — Why Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
- 7:05 PMMotorsport.com — 2026 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
"The battle between Aprilia and Ducati remains as tight as ever ahead of this weekend's San Marino GP. Aprilia dealt a decisive blow by winning the first MotoGP race after the summer break at Silverstone, but Ducati fought back at Aragon a fortnight ago to level things up. The fight between them remains too close to call, with both manufacturers expected to perform well at Circuit Marco ...Keep reading
"This weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix could produce the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of the 2026 MotoGP season, with neither manufacturer able to establish a clear advantage after Practice. The competitive balance has swung back and forth a number of times this year, with both Ducati and Aprilia enjoying dominant weekends depending upon how well-suited their bikes were to each track’s ...Keep reading
"This weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix could produce the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of the 2026 MotoGP season, with neither manufacturer able to establish a clear advantage after Practice. The competitive balance has swung back and forth a number of times this year, with both Ducati and Aprilia enjoying dominant weekends depending upon how well-suited their bikes were to each track’s ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 4:57 PMWhy Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
This weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix could produce the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of the 2026 MotoGP season, with neither manufacturer able to establish a clear advantage after Practice. The competitive balance has swung back and forth a number of times this year, with both Ducati and Aprilia enjoying dominant weekends depending upon how well-suited their bikes were to each track’s ...Keep reading
- AutosportSep 11, 2026, 4:57 PMWhy Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
This weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix could produce the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of the 2026 MotoGP season, with neither manufacturer able to establish a clear advantage after Practice. The competitive balance has swung back and forth a number of times this year, with both Ducati and Aprilia enjoying dominant weekends depending upon how well-suited their bikes were to each track’s ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 7:05 PM2026 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
The battle between Aprilia and Ducati remains as tight as ever ahead of this weekend's San Marino GP. Aprilia dealt a decisive blow by winning the first MotoGP race after the summer break at Silverstone, but Ducati fought back at Aragon a fortnight ago to level things up. The fight between them remains too close to call, with both manufacturers expected to perform well at Circuit Marco ...Keep reading
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