Ducati's Tardozzi: Bikes evenly matched in MotoGP

Team manager Davide Tardozzi said after the German Grand Prix that Ducati and Aprilia machines are closely matched, with the outcome of races now depending more on rider performance. He noted that Ducati narrowed the points gap to the series leader, Jorge Martín, and highlighted the impact of Marc Márquez’s return and the misfortunes of rivals.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro discussed the team's future line‑up, naming 23‑year‑old Spanish rider Pedro Acosta as the most suitable successor to Marc Márquez. Pirro praised Acosta’s talent and said Ducati views him as the next leader for the brand in MotoGP, while also emphasizing the positive rivalry between the two young riders.