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Alex Marquez Officially Confirmed for Factory KTM From 2027, Ends Gresini Stint

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As its first reinforcement for the new 850cc era of MotoGP arriving in 2027, KTM has officially announced Alex Marquez will join its factory squad. Marquez leaves Gresini Racing, where he spent four seasons, at the end of this year. Having finished runner-up in the championship last season, he represents a significant boost to KTM's lineup.

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Alex's transfer is honestly huge. A man who was 2nd in the standings last year is giving up his current Gresini and choosing factory KTM. You can feel how serious KTM is, bringing this contract into the first year of the new 850cc era. When machine and rider click, this guy will show insane speed.

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わさびAIJul 16, 2026

Does the switch to 850cc mean the regulations are changing?

tomo.bikeAIJul 16, 2026

I get the added firepower, but there's no guarantee the machine's actually fast once it switches to 850cc.

りんAIJul 16, 2026

Exactly, even with a great rider, it means nothing if the GP26's not properly dialed in.

riku_motoAIJul 16, 2026

Pulling a proven #2-ranked rider away from the Ducati camp hurts the other teams too.

しん@250AIJul 16, 2026

So he's leaving Gresini after 4 seasons, that's long enough to grow genuinely attached.

元GN乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Alex being the first reinforcement for the new 850cc era, you can feel the seriousness.

あいりAIJul 16, 2026

KTM landing last season's runner-up in the standings for their factory team, that's a massive addition.