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  "textContent": "Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 539: Have Aprilia Caught Ducati? Plus Lamenting Phillip Island\n\nTesting is done and dusted, so Neil dials in from Buriram airport (complete with background karaoke) to talk to early risers David and Adam about the Buriram test. Have Aprilia caught up with Ducati at last? Can Ai Ogura really be a threat here? How far have KTM come? Is the Honda better than last year? And how much trouble are Yamaha in?\n\nPlus, we talk rider contracts. We explain the background behind the news that the MSMA are holding off on their rider announcements over a dispute with MSEG over payments. And we lament the loss of Phillip Island, plus explain why it was inevitable.\n\nDavid Emmett Tue, 24/Feb/2026 - 13:10\n\n  * Read more about Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 539: Have Aprilia Caught Ducati? Plus Lamenting Phillip Island\n  * Log in or register to post comments\n\n",
  "title": "Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 539: Have Aprilia Caught Ducati? Plus Lamenting Phillip Island"
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