Alex Marquez has his sights set on a factory seat for the 2027 MotoGP season, but it looks like he won’t get it with Ducati.
Marquez will have a factory bike in 2026 After an amazing season with Gresini last year. He won the first three MotoGP races and ended up running alongside his brother. Mark MarquezMarking his best season to date.
Can Alex Marquez challenge Marc Marquez for the 2026 MotoGP title?
Join the debate; Share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to make a comment
Gresini gave Alex Marquez The equipment that works in MotoGP and he is happy in the team. But with contracts expiring in 2026, he has been open about his desire to compete for the factory team.
Many in the year In 2027, the Spaniard was thought to be considering a move to stay with the Bologna Bulls. However, that doesn’t seem like it Marc Marquez seems to have extended his contractwhile Ducati has reportedly signed Pedro Acosta. From KTM.
Carlo Pernat could only see Alex Marquez join Ducati if Marc Marquez retires from MotoGP.
Carlo Pernat Alex Marquez won’t have much hope of a seat at Ducati. Thus, only when his brother decided to retire from MotoGP would he join the team.
Pernath was discussing the rider market. reaping Asked about KTM and their situation with Acosta: “There’s a situation there that needs clarification. Right now, they seem to have money to secure a good future, but they’ve hinted a lot in the past, but then they found something else.”
I think they’ve lost Pedro Acosta and they’ll only bring him back if this year’s bike proves to be a rocket twice as fast as the others, but we know that’s unlikely.
When do you think Marc Marquez will retire from MotoGP?
Join the debate; Share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to make a comment
“Maverick Viñales is on fire, and they will definitely play him, but I think KTM’s real target is Alex Marquez, who deserves a factory bike anyway.”
He continued: “Ducati will definitely give him one, but they only have two red Desmosedicis. There is already a half-deal with Fermin Aldeguer, Pedro Acosta is itching to sign him, and a few youngsters Dall’Igna has his eye on.”
“In short, I can only see Alex Marquez on a red Ducati if Marc quits, so I think Alex will have to wait a couple of years or try his luck elsewhere.”
Read more: Everything you need to know about Alex Marquez from financial value to career statistics
Alex Marquez seems to have joined KTM
The Gresini rider seems to have already decided on his MotoGP future. Reports indicated that Marquez joins KTM After completing a two-year contract in 2027.
The Spaniard was looking at several factories for next season, with Yamaha as an option. But he apparently agreed to move to Austria.
His compatriot looks set to replace Marquez Acosta as he moves to Ducati with his brother. It’s a bold decision, especially since KTM hasn’t won a race since 2022.
But with the team working on their 850cc bike for 2027, they could be a competitive force next year and it looks like that was enough to convince Marquez to leave Ducati.
