Marc Márquez’s victory at MotorLand Aragón earned high praise from Ducati Lenovo team manager Davide Tardozzi, who called the rider’s approach a model of championship-level race management. The win also secured a double podium for Ducati in Alcañiz and marked an impressive moment for the team’s ambitions this season.
Speaking after the race, Tardozzi pointed to Márquez’s control of the pace and tire temperatures while running behind Bezzecchi, before making a decisive move. That precision under pressure, he said, showed Márquez’s experience and tactical mindset, especially with Ducati expected to take maximum points at Aragón.
Tardozzi also turned to Pedro Acosta, Ducati’s high-profile signing for the next two years. He was clearly pleased with Acosta’s performance on the KTM, saying the young rider’s display in Alcañiz reinforced the team’s confidence in his potential. He called Acosta a sure bet for Ducati’s future.
In the future, Tardozzi named Misano as the next major challenge and suggested Bezzecchi would be the basic rival to beat, particularly given Aprilia’s speed at the circuit. He expects the competition to intensify, with Bezzecchi likely to push even harder in front of his home crowd.
Ducati’s leadership sees Márquez’s proven racecraft and Acosta’s emerging talent as a basis for sustained success. Tardozzi’s comments reflect the team’s wider strategy to keep its competitive edge in MotoGP.
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MotorLand Aragón remains a basic MotoGP venue, regularly hosting races that test riders’ technical skills and strategic thinking. Ducati’s focus on developing established champions and rising stars such as Acosta reflects a broader motorsport trend: teams invest heavily in talent development to secure long-term results. As the season progresses, attention will remain on how Ducati builds on its current momentum and whether Márquez and Acosta can meet the high expectations set by the team’s leadership.
