Ducati and Aprilia comment on team orders ahead of Australian GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Ducati has responded to Aprilia's potential use of team orders as the 2026 MotoGP season nears its conclusion. With five races remaining, Aprilia's Jorge Martin leads Ducati's Marc Marquez by two points. Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi stated that his riders are free to race, referencing Marquez's opinion that fast riders do not require team orders. Aprilia, following a strong performance in Indonesia, is considering team orders but has emphasized maintaining rider respect in their upcoming race strategy.
- •Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by two points.
- •Ducati is not focused on team orders, emphasizing rider freedom.
- •Aprilia may consider team orders but prioritizes respecting all riders.
- •Ducati team manager quoted Marquez on the necessity of team orders.
- •Team strategies evolve with only five races left in the season.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ducati says Aprilia “can do whatever they want” amid team order talks in MotoGP
- 8:10 AMMotorsport.com — Ducati says Aprilia “can do whatever they want” amid team order talks in MotoGP
"Ducati says it is not concerned by Aprilia potentially deploying team orders in the closing stages of the 2026 MotoGP season, saying its rival “can do whatever they want”. With just five rounds remaining in the season, the championship could swing in any direction, with Aprilia’s Jorge Martin holding a narrow two-point lead over Ducati star Marc Marquez. Given how high the stakes are ...Keep reading
"Ducati has responded to Aprilia’s comments about using team orders in the near future, as the title fight between the two Italian manufacturers intensifies
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 8:10 AMDucati says Aprilia “can do whatever they want” amid team order talks in MotoGP
Ducati has responded to Aprilia’s comments about using team orders in the near future, as the title fight between the two Italian manufacturers intensifies
- Motorsport.comOct 23, 2026, 8:10 AMDucati says Aprilia “can do whatever they want” amid team order talks in MotoGP
Ducati says it is not concerned by Aprilia potentially deploying team orders in the closing stages of the 2026 MotoGP season, saying its rival “can do whatever they want”. With just five rounds remaining in the season, the championship could swing in any direction, with Aprilia’s Jorge Martin holding a narrow two-point lead over Ducati star Marc Marquez. Given how high the stakes are ...Keep reading
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