The Gresini team has not only confirmed the signing of Alex Marquez for 2024, but a new deal with Ducati for the next two MotoGP seasons.
The agreement ends any speculation that the Italian team could run satellite bikes for the likes of Yamaha or KTM, both currently seeking more grid places, in the near future.
“We are delighted to continue to have the Gresini Racing MotoGP team in the Ducati family for two more seasons,” added Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna. “They are an extremely professional outfit and, over the years, have shown that they have the potential to aspire to great results.Video of Who has impressed/disappointed in MotoGP this season?
Other accidents and incidents have ruled Marquez out of three other grands prix this season, leaving him ninth in the standings, but he has proven an effective replacement for Gresini’s four-time race winner Enea Bastianini. “Alex is first of all a wonderful person and it was a pleasure to welcome him in our Gresini Family,” said Nadia Padovani. “The results speak for themselves and it was a logical step for us to continue together and raise the bar some more.
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