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Alex Marquez joins KTM as factory rider for 2027 MotoGP season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:58 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Alex Marquez joins KTM as factory rider for 2027 MotoGP season

Summary

Alex Marquez has confirmed his move to KTM as a factory rider for the upcoming 2027 MotoGP season. He leaves Gresini after reviving his career following a challenging two-year period at LCR. Marquez will team up with Fabio di Giannantonio, marking a significant shift in the KTM lineup. This opportunity was too significant for Marquez to decline, as he looks to capitalize on the new 850cc era of MotoGP. The transition reinforces KTM's commitment to a competitive future in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Marquez leaves Gresini after successfully rebuilding his career.
•He previously struggled during his time at LCR.
•Marquez will partner with Fabio di Giannantonio at KTM.
•The 2027 MotoGP season will introduce a new 850cc era.
•Marquez emphasized the importance of the factory rider opportunity.

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Alex Marquez says the opportunity to become a factory rider again was impossible to turn down, explaining why he will leave Gresini for KTM at the start of MotoGP's new 850cc era in 2027. After rebuilding his career at Gresini following a wretched two-year stint at LCR, Marquez will join KTM next year, forming an all-new line-up alongside fellow Ducati graduate Fabio di Giannantonio. This ...Keep reading
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