# Aprilia and Ducati: Get Ready for a Texas Shootout!

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Podcast: [MotoWeek - MotoGP, Motorcycle and Racing News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motoweek-motogp-motorcycle-and-racing-news-218525)
Published: 2026-03-26T03:28:12+00:00
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## Resource

COTA is a Marc Marquez track...or is it? I discuss why the answer is both yes, and no - and whether that could lead to an epic Ducati-Aprilia MotoGP shootout - as part of our preview of the AmericasGP! The Rundown: - COTA! My preview of Round 3 of the MotoGP season - the AmericasGP - The Track - is this a Marc Marquez track? Yes. And no. But also yes. - The Favorites - each has a weakness - which could put Ducati and Aprilia on level footing - The Watch List - one rider looking to recover, two trying to keep momentum - Fermin Aldeguer contract: a clear sign Gresini is leaving Ducati? - The Hot Seat - incuding two riders trying to race themselves out of a 2027 deal - The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP Race Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net , follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon ! Thanks for listening!

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