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 […]
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
Fermin Aldeguer remains admitted to Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona, and is awaiting medical clearance and an initial assessment of his recovery timeline. The Gresini rider underwent surgery on Friday for an injury to the diaphysis of his left femur, the long thigh bone located between the hip and the knee. After being operated on […]
Fermin Aldeguer suffers fracture in MotoGP training crash, to undergo surgery
Gresini MotoGP sophomore Fermin Aldeguer has suffered an injury while training on a Ducati Panigale at the Aspar Circuit in Valencia. In a test organised by world champion Marc Marquez, a group of MotoGP riders gathered in Spain this week for two days of testing in preparation for the 2026 season. In addition to Marc […]
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 […]