It is expected to be Alex Marquez’s last season at Gresini. He has reportedly signed a deal with the KTM factory team for 2027.
The current lack of appreciation from Ducati Hierarchy contributed significantly to the decision. Marquez surprised the paddock last season by finishing second in the championship behind his brother Marc.
with Pedro Acosta joining the Ducati factory teamPete Baer’s team was in the market for another star driver. Beyond the garage, Maverick Vinales is set for a Tech 3 promotion..
Looks like Alex Marquez is bound by KTM! 😲 Did leaving Gresini make the right choice?
Marquez He won three Grands Prix in 2025 – his first Sunday victories in the premier class – and also won three gold medals in the sprints. He earned 26 podiums from 44 starts.
The ‘dishonored’ Alex Marquez chose KTM from Gresini Extension
As he says The newspaperThe younger Marquez brother felt ‘neglected, unloved and undervalued’ by Ducati management at Borgo Pangale.
Ducati gave Marquez a factory-spec GP26 For this year, Fermin Aldeguer changed their original plan to improve their equipment.
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But Marquez was never seriously considered for a factory trip Although he had a stellar form last year. That’s why he embraces KTM’s approach.
‘The whole paddock’ is one of two serious threats facing Alex for the marque’s crown this year, along with Aprilia rider Marco Bezecchi. 2025 is not expected to be unusual.
‘I’m 30 years old’ – Alex Marquez on the importance of taking ‘risks’
In a pre-Thailand press conference on Thursday, Marquez reiterated that he is still mulling over his future. Personally, his faith has already made his choice.
While emotional attachment GresiniIn the year After pulling out of the Honda event in 2022, which helped him change his name, he feels the time is right to take a ‘risk’ in his career.
“If there’s ever a time to take that risk, it’s now, but I also have a heavy emotional attachment to Gresini,” he said. As.
I have to think rationally about my future, and we’ll see, but like I said, I’m 30, if I don’t do it now, I won’t. We have to weigh everything and see which way he recommends it.
It appeared this week Ducati has extended Aldegar’s contract Until the end of 2028, and he may stay at Gresini.
Links to Moto2 star David Alonso cooler, Gresini could re-sign Fabio Di Giannantonio.Already riding a Ducati VR46, to fill the other seat.
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