In MotoGP, everything happens very fast, and not just the bikes. Several riders have unfortunately experienced this firsthand, sometimes at the cost of their careers. Alex Marquez, the 2025 runner-up, had an exceptional season. But we must not forget that he was close to stopping at the end of 2022.After three difficult seasons at the highest level, and a slight dip in form at the end of his contract with LCR Honda, Gresini Racing, the team he has been working for ever since, has helped him take his game to the next level… or even more.
Nadia Padovani, the boss of the Ducati Gresini Racing team, by the way one of the best teams in the world, describes the situation at the end of the 2022 season. « Alex believes that in 2023, if we hadn't recruited him, he would have found himself without a ride.We therefore had great confidence in him. He believed in us, and this paid off because Alex has made a lot of progress. He progressed enormously with his brother last year, learning to observe Marc and his methods. This year, he was able to put what he had learned into practice and had a fabulous season." she declared Moto.it.
The season during which he shared the light blue box with his brother, namely the 2024 campaign, helped him a lot. According to Nadia Padovani, however, the two profiles are very different. « Alex is a very kind and affable guy. Marc has a great personality, much more rock – I would even say rock, given that we also did the campaign for Gresini Records in 2024 – on social media, if you will. In short, they are two great guys. » she added.
The only thing missing from his record is the world championship title for riders, after having secured second place in the championship with Alex Marquez in 2025 and third with Marc in 2024. Padovani believes in it, and that's all the better. « Are we the best satellite team in the world? Well, I would say yes. It's difficult. But it's a dream that must become reality. Come on, it's possible! » she concluded.
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Photo: Michelin Motorsport
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
