Battered duo set for extended absences, Ducati's fall from dominance, rule change could change tactics - MotoGP Pit Talk

Alex Marquez’s Barcelona crash has sidelined him for at least two rounds as MotoGP heads to Mugello. He sustained a fractured C7 vertebra and a broken collarbone, recovering at home in Madrid. Michele Pirro is expected to substitute for him, and Zarco’s sidelined status is noted. Ducati arrives at Mugello undermanned as cost-cutting measures could restrict riders to a single bike per Grand Prix from 2027-31. The change would alter team preparation and could affect weather-interrupted races. The Pit Talk preview frames these issues as the season returns for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.