Ducati now facing the impact of letting Alex Marquez join KTM for 2027 season
Alex Marquez's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix provided a much-needed boost for Ducati, despite him riding for the Gresini team. His performance highlighted his value to the brand, especially as Ducati struggles with setup issues and injuries to Marc Marquez. However, Marquez is set to join KTM in 2027, making his strong form a bittersweet development for Ducati.
- ▪Alex Marquez won the Spanish Grand Prix while riding for the Gresini team, not a factory Ducati squad.
- ▪Ducati is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to Marc Marquez's injuries and difficulties with the GP26 bike setup.
- ▪Francesco Bagnaia praised Alex Marquez's approach and suggested Ducati should emulate his riding setup.
- ▪Alex Marquez is scheduled to join KTM in 2027, a move that now appears more questionable for Ducati.
- ▪Replacing Marquez with rookie Daniel Holgado increases risk for Ducati amid upcoming regulation changes.
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