The MotoGP rider market has sprung into action over the past few days, prompting Alex Marquez to talk about his future at Gresini for the Italian team’s 2026 season launch.
After reporting that Honda is the first domino to fall in the MotoGP rider market, he will participate Fabio Quatararo was leaving Yamaha. For their Japanese competitors on Thursday.
Then it came out like that George Martin is about to step into the Quatararo vacancy. in turn.
The news sent the MotoGP world into pandemonium, as the two grid world champions of 2018 That’s because they set up their ride in 2027 without even touching the 2026 bike.
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Alex Marquez talks about MotoGP’s future in the ‘crazy’ rider market
In an interview with journalists Gresini Racing 2026 MotoGP season launch event in Malaysia; Alex Marquez He has raised some questions about his future in the Italian team.
The three-time Grand Prix winner’s name has been involved in several rumors linked to his departure from the Ducati-backed satellite team, according to a recent report. Marquez Francesco Bagna will fight for a seat at Yamaha In the year 2027
However, the Spaniard outlined to reporters the dangers of joining a new team early. Moto.itI think the market from 2027 is very crazy, and many are thinking of making changes to the teams.
“If they are not strong now, why would they go to that factory? But there will be new regulations, so this will open many options in the future, for all the drivers. If they can take any risk, it will be in 2027, because nobody knows.
“All the manufacturers will tell you they have the best bike, but no one knows which bike will be better on the track. That’s why we have to be really smart.”
“For a rider, the motivation or the expectation is always to be in the factory team, but like I said, I’m very happy, so that’s about it.
“After all options are on the table, I will decide what is best for my future as a rider.”
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Alex Marquez also looked at KTM’s performance at MotoGP’s Sepang shakedown.
Marquez, who has been in action at MotoGP’s Sepang shakedown over the past few days, has previously been linked with KTM.
KTM strongly denied the links last November.But the Austrian builder’s early measurements in Schechtach caught the eye of the Gresini rider.
Asked about his thoughts on having a factory bike amid the improvements made by Ducati’s rivals over the winter break, Marquez replied: “The factory bike is always important, always has been.
“In any year, it’s always important to have some help. I think it’s more this year. It will be interesting to see how much the other bikes improve, how much the manufacturers want to invest in these rules this last season. We’ll see.
“We’re seeing at the shakedown that KTM is taking some steps forward and trying a lot of things. Everyone wants to be sharp and be there, so it will be interesting to see how much we can improve.”
