Alex Marquez to miss next two MotoGP rounds after Barcelona crash
Alex Marquez will sit out MotoGP’s upcoming rounds at Mugello and Balaton Park to continue recovery from the injuries he sustained in last weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix. In a short post on social media on Thursday, Gresini Racing shared a picture of Marquez wearing a neck brace and arm sling, accompanied by two members of […]
Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery after Barcelona crash
Alex Marquez has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured right collarbone following a serious crash in the Catalan Grand Prix. The Gresini MotoGP rider fell heavily on the ground after colliding with race leader Pedro Acosta, whose KTM developed a sudden electrical issue on the run down to Turn 10. Marquez suffered a fracture to his right […]
Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?
Alex Marquez says he still needs to understand if he has made a genuine breakthrough after bouncing back from a tough start to the 2026 MotoGP season to win the Spanish Grand Prix. Having finished runner-up in the standings last year and received a factory-spec bike for 2026, the expectations were high for the younger […]
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP development despite KTM move
Many MotoGP rider deals have been agreed for the 2027 season, with official confirmation pending the signing of the commercial framework for the next five years between the manufacturers’ association (MSMA) and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG, formerly known as Dorna). Once that deal is finalized, a wave of announcements is expected. One of those […]
Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati in MotoGP
In many two-child families, parents are often required to step in and mediate domestic disputes driven by rivalry and ego. Transpose that dynamic to the MotoGP paddock, and Ducati has effectively been playing that role for several years between its two satellite teams, VR46 and Gresini. Ask around either garage about the state of their […]
What happened in MotoGP’s other big Thailand sprint incident
Fabio Di Giannantonio believes stricter stewarding is needed to improve safety at MotoGP race starts after his opening-lap incident with Alex Marquez in the Thailand Grand Prix sprint. Di Giannantonio and Marquez were battling for fourth position heading into the opening turn at Buriram, with the Gresini rider diving to the inside following a strong launch from […]
Alex Marquez edges Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez in Sepang race simulations
MotoGP riders used the closing day of the Sepang test in Malaysia to focus on race simulations, and among Ducati’s contingent it was Alex Marquez who posted the strongest sustained pace, ahead of both Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. In terms of outright times, Ducati once again appeared strong, with four GP26 machines finishing inside […]
Gresini is the most solid option, but this may be a time to take a risk.
Alex Marquez, who is finalising his signing with KTM’s factory team for 2027, believes that more than half of the MotoGP grid will have their contracts settled before the first race of the season. The younger Marquez’s market value has increased exponentially since he finished runner-up in the 2025 standings. At 29 years of age, and […]
Alex Marquez targeting factory MotoGP seat at Yamaha and KTM
Alex Marquez is chasing a factory seat in MotoGP for 2027 following his breakthrough campaign in MotoGP last year. After spending much of his career in the shadow of his older brother Marc Marquez, the Gresini rider emerged runner-up in 2025 with an impressive campaign that included three grand prix victories, three Sprint wins, twelve […]