BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP confirmed that Alex Marquez will race the factory-spec Ducati GP26 in the 2026 MotoGP season — the same specification as the Ducati Lenovo Team pairing of Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia. This marks a historic milestone for both the rider and Gresini Racing.

Alex Marquez described it as an honour to be racing on a factory bike with Team Gresini. The team has been working impeccably for several seasons, and this factory-spec allocation is a reward for everyone involved — from the rider himself to every member of the technical crew.

The confirmation followed an extraordinary 2025 season for Marquez, who recorded 21 podiums across 16 Grands Prix — including 11 in Tissot Sprints and 10 in full race weekends, with two race victories. He finished as MotoGP runner-up, demonstrating that the Gresini operation can fight at the very front.

Luigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, praised Marquez's impressive season and confirmed that Ducati Corse decided to further increase its support so that the rider and his working group can continue to grow. This is a significant vote of confidence in both Marquez and the entire Gresini infrastructure.

Team Owner Nadia Padovani called the news of great importance for Gresini Racing. She thanked Ducati and Dall'Igna for the trust placed in Alex and in the team, noting that results achieved in 2025 and previous seasons led to this milestone. She confirmed the team is ready to take another step toward excellence.

With the GP26 in their hands, BK8 Gresini Racing enters 2026 with genuine title ambitions. Alex Marquez has shown he can consistently challenge for race wins, and with factory machinery closing the gap to Ducati's official team, the stage is set for an exciting title fight throughout the season.