Rider Profile
2026 Season Snapshot
- Position
- 8
- Points
- 158
- Grand Prix starts
- 12
- Grand Prix wins
- 1
- Grand Prix podiums
- 2
- Pole positions
- 0
Sprint wins: 6Sprint podiums: 20
A world champion in two classes
Álex Márquez is a Spanish rider and Marc Márquez’s younger brother. He developed in Spanish junior racing, won the CEV Moto3 title in 2012 and began his first full Moto3 world-championship season in 2013, taking his first victory in Japan. He became world champion in the class in 2014.
After moving up to Moto2 in 2015, he went through a period of adaptation and fluctuating results before developing into a title contender. Five victories and consistent podium finishes brought the Moto2 title in 2019. He therefore entered the premier class with world championships in both Moto3 and Moto2.
Honda experience and a Ducati breakthrough
Álex Márquez joined the Honda factory team in 2020, taking consecutive second places in France and Aragón in his first MotoGP season. He then moved to Honda LCR before joining Gresini in 2023 and switching to Ducati machinery. That year brought Sprint victories and Grand Prix podiums.
At the Spanish Grand Prix in 2025, he finally claimed his first MotoGP Grand Prix victory. He won three Grands Prix that season and finished runner-up. The brothers occupying the top two championship positions was a major storyline, while Álex’s own results clearly demonstrated his progress after changing manufacturers.
His 2026 role at Gresini
In 2026 he continues with number 73 at Gresini alongside Fermín Aldeguer. Ducati confirmed that he would receive current-year factory-specification machinery, allowing the independent-team rider to use that season’s technical platform within his established team.
Gresini continues to operate independently, with Álex’s results and those of the Ducati factory riders recorded for their respective teams. Staying with the same organisation supports continuity in his working methods, while Aldeguer enters his second season with the experience of a first premier-class victory.
What to watch
Compare Álex’s positions in qualifying, Sprints and Grands Prix to see how one-lap speed translates into long-distance performance. Battles with his brother are distinctive viewing, while comparisons with his Gresini teammate and the Ducati factory riders help reveal competitiveness under different garage and machinery conditions.
Statistics scope
Historical statistics on this page cover only the MotoGP premier class, with Grand Prix wins and Sprint wins listed separately. Moto2, Moto3, 125cc and WorldSBK honours are described separately in the biography. The figures are a snapshot of the official API on 1 October 2026; see this site’s standings for the latest points.
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Historical statistics and current points are maintained separately