Alex Marquez has decided to make the leap to KTM as an official rider for the new 850cc MotoGP era, a change he considers inevitable given the opportunity to compete on a factory team. The rider has expressed gratitude to the Gresini team, with which he has rebuilt his career after a difficult period at LCR.
After a successful 2026 season, where he finished second in the standings, Marquez was determined to secure a spot on a factory team. KTM made an offer he could not refuse, highlighting the importance of the new regulations and improvements that will come with the next season.
Marquez, with seven years of experience in MotoGP, believes he is ready to lead a factory project. ‘My goal was to be in a factory team. KTM’s response was clear: they need my talent,’ he explained. He also added that he knows people within KTM who have been important for his previous career.
Having finished his contract with Gresini, Marquez has expressed his sadness at leaving the team. He emphasized his relationship with the team director, Nadia Padovani, to whom he promised he would inform her of any factory offers. His decision was well received by Gresini, who wishes the best for the rider.
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