{"id":2029742,"date":"2026-07-06T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029742"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:00:14","slug":"hard-to-let-you-go-gresini-reacts-to-alex-marquezs-ktm-motogp-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029742","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHard to let you go\u201d &#8211; Gresini reacts to Alex Marquez\u2019s KTM MotoGP move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>\u201cHard to let you go\u201d &#8211; Gresini reacts to Alex Marquez\u2019s KTM MotoGP move<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gresini owner Nadia Padovani has delivered an emotional farewell to Alex Marquez following confirmation of his 2027 factory KTM MotoGP move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-06T12:00:14+01:00\">06 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Marquez, Nadia Padovani, 2026 Catalunya MotoGP Sprint.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has paid an emotional tribute to Alex Marquez after the Spaniard was officially confirmed as joining the factory KTM team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez&#8217;s four MotoGP victories and world championship runner-up finish make him Gresini&#8217;s most successful rider since its Honda glory days with Sete Gibernau and Marco Melandri.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez will return to factory status with KTM for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era in 2027, when Gresini will run an all-new Joan Mir-Dani Holgado line-up.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Marquez, Nadia Padovani, 2025 MotoGP title runner-up.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;Truly hard to let you go&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAlex, it\u2019s truly hard to let you go,\u201d Padovani said in a team statement.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve shared emotions, growth, and moments that I will carry in my heart forever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud of the man and the rider you are.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-63505fee2047d2564078f229c780e42ed1e06a8ec64aaf04a71dd587ad26d006\">  2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch   Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut before we say goodbye, there\u2019s still one more chapter to write together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s do it with the determination that has always set us apart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex joined Gresini Ducati in 2023 with his MotoGP career on the ropes after two miserable seasons at LCR Honda, culminating in just 17th in the 2022 world championship.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a2b30965a246f40d5056a1dc001ee0f4039949f537765b6ea50beb1ed51309a7\">  Gresini confirms one-rider MotoGP team for Sachsenring   The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the former Moto3 and Moto2 champion was immediately rejuvenated at Gresini, claiming a podium in only his second grand prix for the team before adding a maiden Sprint victory later that season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, Nadia Padovani, MotoGP, Qatar MotoGP, 7 March 2024.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Joined by brother Marc in 2024, Alex improved to eighth in the standings but rarely looked fully comfortable on the tricky GP23.<\/p>\n<p>That changed with the GP24, a bike which Alex took to seven consecutive runner-up finishes at the start of the 2025 season and briefly led the world championship.<\/p>\n<p>He ended the campaign with three MotoGP victories and completed a dream Marquez family one-two in the world championship.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although contracted directly to Gresini rather than Ducati, Alex was rewarded with a factory-spec machine for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Off the podium in the opening rounds, the 30-year-old regained momentum with victory at Jerez and in the Catalunya Sprint before the huge Catalunya accident left him with collarbone and vertebra injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old finished fifth on his grand prix return at Assen and is ninth in the world championship heading into this weekend\u2019s Sachsenring event.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper 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data-timestamp=\"1783350794\"> 1h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1246152_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1246152_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1246152_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783347854\"> 2h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source 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class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHard to let you go\u201d &#8211; Gresini reacts to Alex Marquez\u2019s KTM MotoGP move <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783335614\"> 5h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1314905_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Red Bull KTM completes 2027 MotoGP line-up with Fabio di Giannantonio deal<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783332374\"> 6h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330940_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330940_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330940_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We were closing them down&#8221; &#8211; MotoGP&#8217;s Jack Miller reflects on Suzuka 8 Hours<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783330214\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Official: Alex Marquez joins factory KTM team for MotoGP 2027<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783325354\"> 8h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gresini owner Nadia Padovani has delivered an emotional farewell to Alex Marquez following confirmation of his 2027 factory KTM MotoGP move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has paid an emotional tribute to Alex Marquez after the Spaniard was officially confirmed as joining the factory KTM team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez&#8217;s four MotoGP victories and world championship runner-up finish make him Gresini&#8217;s most successful rider since its Honda glory days with Sete Gibernau and Marco Melandri.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez will return to factory status with KTM for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era in 2027, when Gresini will run an all-new Joan Mir-Dani Holgado line-up.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 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class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve shared emotions, growth, and moments that I will carry in my heart forever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud of the man and the rider you are.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-63505fee2047d2564078f229c780e42ed1e06a8ec64aaf04a71dd587ad26d006\">  2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch   Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut before we say goodbye, there\u2019s still one more chapter to write together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s do it with the determination that has always set us apart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex joined Gresini Ducati in 2023 with his MotoGP career on the ropes after two miserable seasons at LCR Honda, culminating in just 17th in the 2022 world championship.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a2b30965a246f40d5056a1dc001ee0f4039949f537765b6ea50beb1ed51309a7\">  Gresini confirms one-rider MotoGP team for Sachsenring   The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the former Moto3 and Moto2 champion was immediately rejuvenated at Gresini, claiming a podium in only his second grand prix for the team before adding a maiden Sprint victory later that season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1119166_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, Nadia Padovani, MotoGP, Qatar MotoGP, 7 March 2024.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Joined by brother Marc in 2024, Alex improved to eighth in the standings but rarely looked fully comfortable on the tricky GP23.<\/p>\n<p>That changed with the GP24, a bike which Alex took to seven consecutive runner-up finishes at the start of the 2025 season and briefly led the world championship.<\/p>\n<p>He ended the campaign with three MotoGP victories and completed a dream Marquez family one-two in the world championship.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although contracted directly to Gresini rather than Ducati, Alex was rewarded with a factory-spec machine for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Off the podium in the opening rounds, the 30-year-old regained momentum with victory at Jerez and in the Catalunya Sprint before the huge Catalunya accident left him with collarbone and vertebra injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old finished fifth on his grand prix return at Assen and is ninth in the world championship heading into this weekend\u2019s Sachsenring event.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has paid an emotional tribute to Alex Marquez after the Spaniard was officially confirmed as joining the factory KTM team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez&#8217;s four MotoGP victories and world championship runner-up finish make him Gresini&#8217;s most successful rider since its Honda glory days with Sete Gibernau and Marco Melandri.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez will return to factory status with KTM for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era in 2027, when Gresini will run an all-new Joan Mir-Dani Holgado line-up.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1286360_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Marquez, Nadia Padovani, 2025 MotoGP title runner-up.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;Truly hard to let you go&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAlex, it\u2019s truly hard to let you go,\u201d Padovani said in a team statement.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve shared emotions, growth, and moments that I will carry in my heart forever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud of the man and the rider you are.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-63505fee2047d2564078f229c780e42ed1e06a8ec64aaf04a71dd587ad26d006\">  2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch   Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut before we say goodbye, there\u2019s still one more chapter to write together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s do it with the determination that has always set us apart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex joined Gresini Ducati in 2023 with his MotoGP career on the ropes after two miserable seasons at LCR Honda, culminating in just 17th in the 2022 world championship.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div 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