Why Ducati had no doubt that Alex Marquez “deserved» factory MotoGP bike in 2026
From the very start of the 2025 MotoGP season, when Alex Marquez strung together three consecutive second-place finishes in Thailand, Argentina and the United States, one question followed him everywhere: ‘Would he receive upgrades on his GP24?’ The younger Marquez’s answer was always the same, as the contract between Ducati and his team Gresini Racing did not stipulate any […]
Alex Marquez makes his debut on factory Ducati MotoGP bike at Gresini
Gresini star Alex Marquez is making his debut on the factory-spec Ducati GP26 in the Valencia test, as he begins his preparations for the 2026 season. After finishing runner-up in the championship behind elder brother Marc Marquez this year, the Spaniard will get to race the newest version of the Desmosedici, while remaining at his […]
Alex Marquez explains rapid drop from second to sixth in Valencia MotoGP finale
Alex Marquez says excessive rear tyre degradation and vibrations cost him a chance at the podium in MotoGP’s Valencia Grand Prix, though he admits he’s still unsure what caused these issues. Lining up on the front row of the grid for Sunday’s season finale, Marquez made a solid start to slot into second place behind […]
Alex Marquez tests GP25 aero package in Valencia MotoGP finale
Alex Marquez sampled a 2025-spec Ducati aero package in practice for MotoGP’s Valencia Grand Prix, ahead of his first outing on the new GP26 in Tuesday’s post-season test. The Gresini rider has been racing the year-old GP24 this season, but ventured on track on Friday with a visibly revised bike. The younger Marquez spent a […]
Alex Marquez ready to take risks for Malaysian GP win but rejects favourite tag
Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez says he is prepared to take “risks” in this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, but downplayed suggestions that he is the outright favourite for victory. At the last round in Phillip Island, the Spaniard eased off in the final stages to consolidate fourth place, prioritising the bigger picture in the championship. […]
Alex Marquez doesn’t see GP26 ride as audition for factory Ducati seat
Alex Marquez says riding the Ducati GP26 will serve as a test of his own performance in MotoGP rather than an audition for a factory team seat in 2027. Ducati will increase the supply of factory bikes from three to four next year, with the Spaniard set to get the same equipment as official riders […]
Alex finally opens up after historic MotoGP championship 1-2 for Marquez brothers
After a season in which he has operated mostly in the shadow of his brother Marc, Alex Marquez delivered his most forthright comments of the year after sealing a historic 1-2 in the world championship for the Marquez family. Among other revelations, he opened up about his nerves during Saturday’s sprint at Sepang, how some […]
Marc Marquez in “no hurry” to make MotoGP return, reveals Alex
Gresini rider Alex Marquez says his brother Marc Marquez is in “no hurry” to return to racing after his shoulder injury, having already clinched the 2025 MotoGP title. The older Marquez was an innocent victim when Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi misjudged his braking on the opening lap of the Indonesian Grand Prix and collided with him […]
Why MotoGP riders blamed a gravel trap for Marc Marquez’s Indonesian GP injury
Alex Marquez and Joan Mir have hit out at the Turn 7 gravel trap in which Marc Marquez picked up a fracture at today’s MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix. The run-off area at the fast right-hander came in for criticism after the accident, which began when Marco Bezzecchi ran into the new world champion. Between them, […]