MotoGP battles extend to the final five races, and Alex Marquez pointed out the danger facing his brother Marc Marquez. The Spanish rider believes that Marc will need to showcase all his abilities on the three tracks where Aprilia will be strong.
Critical Points in the Championship Battle
The rivalry between Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez is intensifying. With only two points separating the two riders after the Indonesian Grand Prix, the final five races of the season will play a critical role in determining the champion. Marc Marquez, who won the Sprint race at Mandalika and finished in fifth in the main race, left Indonesia after avoiding a significant loss in the championship race. Alex Marquez, the Ducati rider, explained how his brother should assess this result and the challenges he will face in the remaining races.
Marc managed to come out safely from Mandalika.
According to Alex Marquez, the Indonesian Grand Prix was one of the most important tests in his brother's championship battle. Winning the Sprint race at Mandalika, one of the tracks where Marc Marquez struggled, and limiting his point loss on Sunday was a positive result for Ducati.
He managed to save the situation without any doubt. I wouldn't call it a victory, but he managed to come out safely from a difficult track for himself.
Alex Marquez pointed out that the two championship contenders were accumulating equal points over the weekend.
There was a tie. Marc and Martin both scored 22 points.
Thus, the two-point difference before Indonesia did not change, and Jorge Martin maintained his lead in the championship.
Tracks Where Aprilia Will Be Strong
Alex Marquez believes that Aprilia can gain a significant advantage on three tracks in the remainder of the season. These are Phillip Island, Lusail, and Portimao.
The championship battle will be quite open. However, we are now heading to tracks where Aprilia can perform very well, such as Australia, Qatar, and especially Portimao.
The Spanish rider stated that his brother will have to make a difference in these races.
The Issue of Team Orders for Ducati
Another important topic in the championship battle after the Indonesian Grand Prix is the team orders. Aprilia has two riders among the top three in the championship standings with Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. Despite Bezzecchi being 46 points behind the leader Martin, he is mathematically maintaining his championship fight. However, it is discussed that in the final part of the season, other riders might ask for help from Aprilia to support Martin. Alex Marquez believes that Ducati might adopt a similar approach.
What Aprilia wants is very clear. They want to win the championship and they are talking to all their riders.
It is time for Ducati to consider team orders.
I think the time will come for Ducati to do the same thing.
Alex Marquez argued that it is not necessary for Ducati to resort to team orders immediately, even if the championship battle is intensifying.
It is still a bit early, as there are only a few races left.
The Spanish rider stated that the decision should be based on the on-track competition.
We will evaluate everything when we reach the point of competition for the championship every Sunday.
The margin for error decreases in the final five races. Marc Marquez maintained his hopes for the championship by not losing points to Jorge Martin despite Aprilia's advantage at Mandalika. However, the remaining races include Australia, Malaysia, Qatar, Portugal, and Valencia. Phillip Island, Lusail, and Portimao, where Aprilia is expected to perform strongly, could be decisive in the battle between the two championship contenders. Alex Marquez's assessment is clear: Marc Marquez overcame the tough test in Indonesia. However, to reach the championship in the remaining races, he will need not only Ducati's performance but also his unique abilities.
Comments
Alex Marquez:
Aprilia can be very strong at Australia, Qatar, and Portimao.
Alex Marquez:
Marc will need to show his unique strengths.
Alex Marquez:
Team orders are too early.
Figures
- Alex Marquez is in 8th place with 172 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Gresini Racing).
- Archive: Gigi Dall’Igna: “Marc Marquez's Genius in the Indonesian GP Results!” (October 14, 2026)
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