Alex Marquez, a Ducati MotoGP rider, believes the gap between his team and Aprilia is narrowing, despite the recent Silverstone deficit. The Silverstone MotoGP was dominated by Aprilia, but Marquez sees signs of progress for Ducati.
Marquez highlights Ducati's recent success, winning three of the last four races before the summer break, including the Catalan and Spanish Grands Prix. He notes that both Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio were within striking distance of championship leader Jorge Martin going into Silverstone, but ultimately fell behind by 40 and 41 points, respectively.
Despite the lack of a podium finish at Silverstone, Marquez remains optimistic. He attributes the Aprilia dominance at Silverstone to the track's characteristics, where Aprilia has historically been strong. However, he believes Ducati is making significant strides in performance.
Marquez points out that the gap between Ducati and Aprilia has narrowed significantly since the beginning of the year. He attributes this to the team's efforts and their understanding of the bike's capabilities. He is confident that Ducati is on the right track and is extracting the bike's potential.
Looking ahead, Marquez is particularly interested in the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix, where Aprilia has never won, and Ducati has won the last four times. He sees this as an opportunity for Ducati to further close the gap and continue its upward trajectory.
Marquez's optimism is a testament to the team's resilience and commitment to improvement. While the Silverstone result was not ideal, it seems to have only fueled their determination to bridge the gap with Aprilia. With the right strategy and continued development, Ducati may soon challenge for race wins and potentially close the championship gap.
