Ducati expects Aprilia to use team orders for Martin

Tardozzi's comment is less a prediction than a statement of how championship campaigns work — when a manufacturer has a title contender, the other rider eventually becomes a support act. What makes this notable is that it's Ducati saying it publicly, which is both a competitive read of the situation and a subtle piece of psychological pressure on Aprilia's camp. If Aprilia does issue orders, they validate Ducati's framing; if they don't, they risk splitting points at the worst moment. Either way, Ducati has put the question in the room.