MotoGP Concessions Update: Ducati Still Dominant as Honda Climbs to Rank C in 2025 Review

The MotoGP concessions system, introduced at the end of the 2023 season, continues to reshape the competitive landscape as factories evolve under the new rules. Since its implementation, only one constructor has changed rank—Honda, who have now moved from Rank D to Rank C at the end of the 2025 campaign. While the ranks paint a broad picture, the numbers behind them reveal a far more intriguing story of factory progress, resurgence, and long-term strategy.

Ducati: Still in Rank A, but Slight Dip in Dominance

Ducati remain the only factory in Rank A, maintaining their position as the benchmark for the grid. However, their share of total possible points has slipped from 98% at both the 2025 summer checkpoint and the end-2024 assessment to 94% at the close of 2025.
Despite a strong season with Marc Márquez, the late-season injury to the #93 rider contributed to this slight drop—yet Ducati’s control over the championship remains undisputed.

Aprilia: Their Best Form Ever, but Still Short of Rank B

Aprilia end 2025 on a career-best 51%, a remarkable surge from 37% at mid-season and a significant year-on-year leap from their 41% finish in 2024.
The Noale factory enjoyed its strongest season in history, winning four Grands Prix, including back-to-back victories by Marco Bezzecchi and an impressive win from Raul Fernandez with Trackhouse MotoGP.
While their momentum hints at a future push toward Rank B, their seasonal average still leaves them short—at least for now.

KTM: Solid Recovery After a Tough Start

KTM close out 2025 with 46%, bouncing back from a challenging winter and a difficult start to the year. This marks an improvement from their 40% mid-season tally, and a modest step up from 44% at the end of 2024.
It’s not their peak performance historically, but 2025 represents a stabilizing phase as KTM targets a stronger leap forward in 2026.

Honda: The Biggest Movers of 2025

After enduring their worst run in two decades—scoring just 10% of possible points in late 2024—Honda have begun their rebuild with clear, measurable progress.
They rose to 23% by mid-2025 and finished the season at 35%, just enough to move up to Rank C.
The upgrade came down to the final race of the season, where Luca Marini’s P7 finish delivered the exact points needed to shift the Japanese giant upward.
It’s a small step, but a symbolic one for a manufacturer determined to return to winning ways.

Yamaha: Bold Technical Reset Shows Promise

Yamaha ended the 2025 season on 30%, improving steadily from their low of 17% at the end of 2024 and from 25%mid-season.
Beyond the numbers, the Iwata factory made headlines by officially ending its previous engine configuration in Valencia and debuting an all-new V4-powered YZR-M1 in the post-race test.
With major regulation changes coming in 2026, Yamaha’s complete commitment to this new concept marks one of the most significant technical shifts on the grid. Where it takes them next remains a key storyline for the upcoming season.