Ducati's four-year MotoGP podium streak ends in nightmare Thai GP
The reign of Ducati's dominance in MotoGP is over, with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer's podium streak coming to an abrupt halt at the Thai Grand Prix on Sunday. The era of Ducati's dominance in MotoGP is now in question, as the team's run of podiums has finally come to an end.
Marco Bezzecchi's victory for Aprilia, ahead of Pedro Acosta (KTM) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia), marked a significant turning point. It was the first time since the 2021 British Grand Prix that Ducati failed to place a rider on the rostrum.
This marks a stark contrast to the recent past, where Ducati riders dominated the podium. The team won the next four riders' championships with Pecco Bagnaia (2022 & 2023), Jorge Martin (2024), and Marc Marquez (2025). Ducati's dominance was further highlighted by numerous sweeps, such as a six-bike train of Ducatis led by Marquez in Australia in 2024 and a five-Ducati sweep in Argentina in 2025.
However, the Thai GP marked a turning point. After Marc Marquez's puncture while running fourth, Ducati's best finisher was Fabio di Giannantonio, who took sixth place for VR46. This was a stark contrast to the 2021 race at Silverstone, where three different manufacturers were on the podium, and Aprilia's Bezzecchi's win for Aprilia, ahead of Pedro Acosta (KTM) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia), represented the third in a row for the Noale manufacturer.
While Ducati has much to reflect on following its disappointing weekend in Thailand, Aprilia has extra cause to celebrate. The Italian manufacturer's success raises questions about the future of Ducati's dominance in MotoGP. What do you think? Do you think Ducati will bounce back? Or is this the end of an era? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
