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Alex Marquez will race a factory-spec Ducati in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.
Alex Marquez will be riding a factory-spec Ducati at Gresini for the 2026 MotoGP season as a reward for his impressive performances this year.
Despite Marc Marquez’s dominance in the championship, Alex is the only other rider with a chance of winning the title, riding a year-old Desmosedici GP24.
Alex’s breakthrough season includes his first premier-class victories at Jerez and Catalunya, as well as a Sprint race win and 21 podium finishes out of 32 races.
He currently holds a 93-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the battle for the title runner-up position.
Alex expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to ride a factory bike for Gresini, thanking the team, Ducati, and others for their support and belief in his potential.
