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MotoGP Sees Major Shake-Up: Alex Lecuona to Replace Alex Márquez!
MotoGP is witnessing an exciting development! Gresini Racing will field Iker Lecuona, replacing Alex Márquez who has returned to racing after a long hiatus following a serious crash at the Catalonia Grand Prix. This surprise change was the last-minute move for MotoGP’s eighth round.
Lecuona’s Return to MotoGP
Iker Lecuona is returning to MotoGP after approximately a year since his participation in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Currently, Lecuona holds second place in the 2026 WorldSBK season rankings, which is likely to influence his performance in MotoGP. This will be his 37th MotoGP start and his first race since the 2023 Qatar GP, the penultimate race of the season.
Lecuona’s return will fill the void created by Alex Márquez’s injury. The Spanish rider began his world championship career in Moto2 in 2016 and made his first MotoGP premier class race with KTM at the end of the 2019 season in Valencia.
From the Past to the Present: Lecuona’s MotoGP Career
Lecuona’s MotoGP career has been quite colorful. After two seasons with KTM, he moved to WorldSBK with Honda in 2022. Therefore, the Hungarian Grand Prix will be his first MotoGP race on a Ducati motorcycle. This represents an important test for both Lecuona and Ducati.
The Qatar GP was Lecuona’s first MotoGP start, where he replaced the injured Alex Rins at LCR Honda. This was his 37th MotoGP start.
Gresini Racing’s Statement
In a statement, Gresini Racing confirmed that Lecuona will race in Márquez’s place and compete in the Balaton Park race for MotoGP’s eighth round. This reflects the team’s efforts to select the best driver to contribute to the team, considering Márquez’s situation.
Motorsport.com is closely following this exciting development and will continue to provide you with the latest information.
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