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He disclosed the motivation and expectations behind his decision to join a factory team in the 2027 MotoGP season. Spanish motorcycle rider Alex Marquez stated that the opportunity to race directly with a manufacturer team became a priority for him at this stage of his career. The statements Márquez made before the agreement to compete with KTM factory team alongside Fabio Di Giannantonio in the 2027 season highlighted his excitement during the transfer process and the reasons why he wanted KTM to play a significant role in his project.
Alex Marquez emphasized that racing directly with a factory team became his top priority in this phase of his MotoGP career. This decision represents Márquez’s second time competing in this manner in his career. Marquez, who started his first season with Repsol Honda in 2020 and subsequently continued his career in satellite teams, transitioned to Gresini Ducati and returned to the top tier, finishing the 2025 season in second place in the World Championship.
KTM Management's Approach and Trust
Alex Marquez detailed the process behind his decision to move to a factory team before the German GP. He stated that the KTM management clearly showed its desire to give him a critical role in the project from the initial stages of their discussions. Márquez expressed that he was impressed by the Austrian manufacturer's approach, saying that this approach convinced him.
“I am extremely excited about the KTM deal.”
Marquez stated that he was working to seize this opportunity and that after finishing second place last year, he was looking for a chance to race in a factory team. Furthermore, he conveyed that he felt the management wanted him to be part of their projects when they started talking to KTM.
“They showed me everything. They showed the passion and desire that a rider needs. I made my decision.”
Marquez stressed that the decision was difficult, but the trust he had in the KTM project was decisive in the transfer. He stated that this trust helped him make his choice. He also pointed out that the agreement was finalized a few months before the official announcement.
The Critical Importance of Factory Support
Alex Marquez’s choice of KTM was one of the most noteworthy transfers in the 2027 MotoGP period. Márquez detailed why factory support is so important. Despite securing factory support from Ducati through Gresini Racing, he addressed the possibility of not having a direct factory contract.
According to Marquez, there are significant differences between receiving factory support in a satellite team and racing in a direct factory team. He indicated that the basic reason for this distinction lies in how motorcycles can perform on different tracks.
“When you race with factory support in a satellite team, the conditions are largely similar.”
However, Márquez stated that it is not possible to be exactly the same as a factory team, emphasizing that some parts might reach the rider later, but that there is always a team present. Marquez added that the core issue must be direct factory support. He illustrated this with examples from the previous year:
“That was the main point for me. Especially last year, we saw that the motorcycle you use in the first race can become completely different from the one you use in the third race.”
Marquez stated that new technical regulations will increase the importance of factory support. He expressed his desire to be at the center of a manufacturer team, coinciding with MotoGP adopting new technical rules in 2027. Therefore, he preferred to be directly involved in the motorcycle development process.
Why Did He Not Wait for a Ducati Offer?
Despite Alex Marquez's strong performance, it was stated that the possibility of moving up to the Ducati factory team seemed limited. He mentioned that the Italian manufacturer was focused on bringing Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in the 2027 season and had finalized their deal. Márquez said he welcomed Ducati's choice.
“I don’t know if I would have received an offer if I had waited a little longer. But at that time, Ducati was already heavily focused on transferring Pedro.”
Marquez expressed that his expectations were limited when making this decision, considering his age and the current state of his career. He emphasized that he is 30 years old, highlighting that he is in a different position compared to Pedro Acosta.
“I am 30 years old now. Therefore, we are in a different situation than Pedro.”
Marquez stated that he solidified his decision when the opportunity arose and that he was sure of it. He concluded that he reached his final decision by weighing the pros and cons, noting that knowing many people who have worked with him within the KTM project gave him an advantage. Alex Marquez's choice became one of the most noteworthy transfers in the 2027 MotoGP period.
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