Gresini’s Alex Marquez says being a factory rider in 2027 will be “important” ahead of a new regulatory cycle for KTM due to “many aspects”.
MotoGP will introduce a major overhaul of the regulations in 2027, which has seen many teams turn their attention to markets as most of the grid is out of contract. Only three riders start 2026 knowing they have a contract for the start of the 850cc era.
Marquez He falls into the category of riders who do not have a contract beyond this year, for the deal he will do directly Gresini It will expire at the conclusion of the 2026 season. It is believed that KTM In the year Looking to renew their factory line-up in 2027, the Spaniard has taken a good look.
with Pedro Acosta is expected to join Ducati in 2027 and Brad Binder are said to be struggling for form. Marquez is set to join KTM next year. And visited their factory during the winter break. Acosta and Binder are out of contract, so KTM may have two seats.
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KTM target Alex Marquez says the 2027 MotoGP regulations ‘make it essential’ to be a factory rider.
It is reported that Marquez felt undervalued by Ducati, so he considered switching to KTMIn 2027, when he was looking for a rider to replace Francesco Bagna, he ignored him in favor of Acosta.
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Gresini believes ace Marquez will be “important” to be a factory rider in 2027, as MotoGP is introducing 850cc engines, with more restrictions on aerodynamics and higher ride heights. Marquez also said that feeling “worth it” plays a key role in who rides.
Marquez said. Sports world: “Whether you’re an official rider or not, ultimately, it’s about making you feel respected everywhere you go.
“It’s true that next year, with all the rule changes, it’s even more important to be in the factory team and be the first to have the official bike and receive all the upcoming updates.
“More than that, it’s very important. Yes, all drivers like to wear factory equipment, and it changes many aspects that I won’t go into detail. It’s true that everyone dreams of being in the factory team, but we’ll see what happens.
“The market is very quiet at the moment. The teams are negotiating with the MSMA and the championship, that’s why things are very calm in the championship.”
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Marquez was previously the only factory rider in 2020, starting with the factory Honda team. But his stay in the HRC garage lasted just one year, after which Honda moved him to their satellite team LCR in 2021. The 29-year-old later left LCR to join Gresini in 2023.
KTM can now give Marquez his first real taste of being a full factory rider in 2027, with the Austrian outfit believed to be set to make him a major part of the event. In fact, it is as it is said. KTM could sign a rookie like Senna Agius to join Marquez. In their work in 2027.
KTM were thought to be planning to move Maverick Vinales from Tech 3 to their works line-up in 2027 before their relationship with Marquez emerged. KTM has retained the factory promotion of Vinales While he continues to recover from his shoulder injury.
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