2026 there are six more events in the MotoGP season: twelve races (Sprint and Grand Prix), races where the Ass kelas can fight for points. If the Qatar GP planned for early November is cancelled, only ten races will remain. The situation after 16 races in the MotoGP World Championship is exciting. Marc Marquez on the Aprilia-Ass Jorge Martin (333) is separated from the Ducati pilot Marc Marquez (331) by just two points. Marco Bezzecchi (284), Pedro Acosta (243), and Ai Ogura (237) are slightly behind. Fabio Di Giannantonio (230) is behind by over one hundred points in sixth place.
Engineering Calculations Are Critically Important
Ducati and Aprilia are in the same position before the 17th event this season. Both manufacturers have a score of 469 points. In this situation, although both Italian manufacturers have the same number of points, Ducati is currently ahead; Ducati won eight Grand Prix this year, while Aprilia won seven Sunday races. Marc Marquez contributed to Ducati's eight GP victories, while Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio won for Aprilia. Marco Bezzecchi currently leads Aprilia with four GP victories.
Only the best-placed motorcycle of a manufacturer counts for the Pro Race.
The Manufacturer's Glory
The driver's championship is the biggest goal in MotoGP, but the manufacturer's crown is the manufacturer's honor. Winning the engineer title would be very special for Aprilia; for the manufacturer, it would be the first victory in the King class. Ducati has the advantage in this regard; because Ducati won eight Grand Prix this year. Ducati has won the Constructors' Championship twice (from 2007 to 2025).
The driver's championship is the biggest goal in MotoGP, but the manufacturer's crown is the manufacturer's honor.
Constructors' Championship Competition
In the Constructors' Championship, only the best-placed motorcycle of each manufacturer is counted for each race; this includes both Sprint and Grand Prix results. This year, great tension is present in a race where the two Italian factories, Ducati and Aprilia, compete for the prestigious award. Especially for Aprilia, winning the Constructors' title would be very special; for Ducati, it would be the first victory in the King class.
Both the Sprint and the Grand Prix results are considered.
Performance Difference Between Italian Manufacturers
When examining the standings of Ducati and Aprilia, Ducati is currently in the lead. This situation has allowed Ducati to take the lead with its eight Grand Prix victories. Aprilia has achieved seven victories in the Sunday races. These victories belong to Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Marco Bezzecchi is in the leading position for Aprilia with four GP victories.
Ducati has the lead – because the Reds have won eight Grand Prix this year, while Aprilia had seven victories in the Sunday races.
Results and Expected Statements
This season, the rivalry between the two Italian manufacturers in MotoGP is increasing tension in both the rider and engineering fields. This excitement will intensify at the Auftakt-Press Conference in India this week. At this conference, Ducati CEO Gigi Dall’Igna and Aprilia-Rennchef Massimo Rivola will share their assessments regarding the fight for the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships.
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- Jorge Martin is in first place with 333 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Aprilia Racing Team).
- Archive: Jorge Martin Tires Created Safety Risk (October 5, 2026)
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