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Gresini Ducati has announced a new replacement rider for Alex Marquez for the Hungarian MotoGP this weekend.
Alex Marquez will miss the Hungarian MotoGP this weekend due to injury, with a new rider taking his place at Gresini Racing.
Marquez’s injuries from the Catalan Grand Prix crash have not healed sufficiently for him to return to MotoGP, leading to his replacement by Ducati WorldSBK rider Iker Lecuona at Balaton Park.
Lecuona, who previously rode for LCR Honda in 2023, suffered significant injuries at the Balaton Park circuit in 2025 but has since had a successful run with Aruba.it Racing Ducati in WorldSBK.
While Nicolo Bulega was a potential replacement for Marquez, he opted to focus on WorldSBK to maintain his championship lead over Lecuona.
Bulega’s decision not to take on the MotoGP opportunity underscores his commitment to the WorldSBK championship and his strategic approach to the remainder of the season.
