Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez made history last year by becoming the first brothers to finish one-two in the MotoGP standings. With a new season on the horizon, the Gresini star insists he now has what it takes to go all the way and claim the title for himself.
The front two positions on the first MotoGP grid from last year’s season were dominated by the Marquez brothers.
In fact, the positions that started in the year were also the positions where they ended the campaign. Mark Marquez Securing his seventh World Cup in the premier class Alex Marquez He enjoyed his best finishing position of an entire MotoGP season.
The two Spaniards were inseparable when the word was used figuratively and literally. Both Marquez brothers trained together regularly, with Mark explains how important Alex was to his training. The peak season of last year’s campaign.
However, Alex has long run in his older brother’s shadow with great success and is looking to secure a premier class title for himself. As a champion in both Moto3 and Moto2, he has what it takes to get the job done.
Alex Marquez has given his verdict on whether they are ready to make a real fight for the MotoGP title this year.
In an interview with reporters following the end of the MotoGP pre-season test at Buriram, Marquez responded to a question about what he is putting in this season compared to last year.
of Gresini Star expressed his confidence by finishing 2nd this year and highlighted his new belief that he can continue and win the trophy this year.
Said through. Motosan“I don’t feel any pressure, I feel more confident, I know I will find myself in the situation I was in before. Last year was not like that, everything was new for me.
“It’s not normal to start the year from eighth last season to fight for the title. I wasn’t prepared for that. I didn’t have the level or the experience in MotoGP to handle those situations well and I think I paid the price to some extent at the time.
“Now I feel more ready than last year. The season is very long, and every detail will be important to manage properly.”
After watching last season from the commentary box, Neil Hodgson named Alex as Marx’s closest rival for the title In the upcoming campaign, he is currently mentioned as one of the most underrated drivers on the premier class grid.
Alex Marquez is rumored to have finalized a deal with KTM for the 2027 MotoGP season
The Gresini star has found his footing in the Premier League on Italy’s satellite team, but reports from Spain suggest Alex Marquez joins KTM in place of Pedro Acosta For the 2027 MotoGP season.
It is understood that Acosta is on the way to withdraw from the Austrian manufacturer in favor of the factory. Ducati Clothing, along with Marquez’s teammate KTM It could be Maverick Vinales.
It represents quite a change for the 29-year-old, especially considering the differences between Ducati machinery and KTM.
However, with a new set of technical regulations expected to shake up the grid pecking order next year, it remains to be seen which brand has the fastest model.
