Aprilia should cruise to this year's MotoGP title ... but a giant roadblock stands in their way

Aprilia is positioned as the front-runner for the MotoGP title in 2026, but the article says a major obstacle remains: Marc Marquez and his Ducati. Aprilia has accumulated seven Grand Prix wins—more than any other manufacturer—and 21 podium finishes. Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi and Ai Ogura are among the top three in the standings on the RS-GP, while Raul Fernandez has won two sprints and took the most recent Grand Prix at Silverstone. Despite that momentum, the piece frames Marquez as the central roadblock, noting he holds seven world championships, leads on 2026 sprint wins with three, and is the reigning world champion. It also points to a looming 1000cc-to-850cc shift after Valencia, with rider lineups set to change for all 11 teams. The preview highlights five factors that could shape the remaining rounds, including the influence of specific track characteristics linked to Marquez.