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Just in the aftermath of a Dutch GP that saw him eighth at the finish line and then actual seventh following a penalty given to his brother and pit neighbor Marc due to tire pressure, Alex Marquez received the happy news of his renewal with Team Gresini. Landing at Nadia Padovani's court in 2023, he has suffered two retirements so far this year and has been the author of performances between lights and shadows, especially when compared with the more solid ones of his emblazoned teammate.
Currently tenth overall, the Spaniard has managed to convince Ducati to confirm him up to and including 2026 . "Continuing with the stable was my main goal. Since I landed here my target has been to get close to the best with consistency, and that is something I have not yet achieved - his words conveyed by the official press release - The start of the season was not as we hoped, but the team is strong and I know where we can get to. So I thank you for the trust and I am sure we will repay soon with some celebratory pineapple pizza."
"He is our protégé ," the patron's comment, " Since he arrived now two years ago, the harmony between us was immediately incredible and has been consolidated race after race. We know what his potential is, he has already shown it and just needs continuity. Renewing with him was an obvious move on our part because we are aware of his value on and off the track. The results will come in this 2024 as well. I am absolutely certain of that."
Mystery over the first name solved, the question mark remains over who will take the place of the eight-time world champion, fresh from jumping to the factory team for 2025.
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