Luigi Dall’Igna says MotoGP concession rules aren’t to blame for Ducati’s 2026 regression

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Why Aprilia have outperformed Ducati in the 2026 MotoGP season so far, according to Luigi Dall’Igna

Luigi Dall’Igna has weighed in on why Aprilia have overtaken Ducati early in the 2026 season, and he doesn’t believe it’s down to development limitations from MotoGP’s concession system.

Aprilia’s strong start to the new campaign has put Ducati under pressure, with their bid for a seventh straight constructors’ title already looking less certain than in previous years. No other factory has taken the crown since 2020, but that run is now under real threat.

Aprilia’s C-rank status within MotoGP’s concession system gives them greater flexibility when it comes to testing and development. Meanwhile, Ducati – ranked as an A team – is restricted to minimal opportunities.

That distinction has certainly helped Aprilia close the gap over recent months. But despite those clear advantages, Ducati leadership insists that this isn’t what’s holding them back this year.

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Luigi Dall’Igna doesn’t blame MotoGP’s concession system for Ducati’s regression

Speaking at an event in Bologna celebrating Ducati’s 100th anniversary, Dall’Igna addressed the current state of the team’s efforts in MotoGP during a chat with Moto.it.

The Italian made it clear that their fall from the top isn’t down to external factors. He was upfront in saying it is something they need to address themselves.

He said, “The concession system is certainly designed to try to rebalance the system a bit, obviously, thus penalising Ducati, which has certainly made a difference from a technical standpoint in recent years.