As expected, Alex Marquez has been officially confirmed as staying at Gresini ꧅for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons.

The Spaniard joined the satellite Ducati team at the start of last season, followingꦇ three years at Honda, reviving his career with two podiums and a Sprint win on the Desmosedici.

The former Moto3 and Moto2 world champion's best result this year, on a GP23, is fourt💧h place and Marquez is currently ninth in the world championship.

"Staying with Gresini was my mai𒅌n goa🐭l," said Marquez.

"Since I joined𒐪 this team, my target has been to consistently get clos🍷e to the best, and it's something I haven't achieved yet. 

"The start of the season wasn't what we hoped for, but the team is strong and I know where we can g♐o. 

"So, I just want to thank Nadia forౠ the trust, and ♓I'm sure we'll soon repay her with some celebratory pineapple pizza!"

Team owner Nadia Padovani a𒀰dded: "Alex is our pupil. Since he joined two years ago, the synergy between him and the team ha👍s been incredible and has strengthened with each race. 

"We know his potential; he has already shown it and just needs consistency. Renewing with him was an obvious move for us bec𝄹ause we are aware of his value both on and off the track. 

"The rꦰesults will come this year too,♎ I am absolutely certain of it."

With brother Marc Marquez moving up to the of🐻ficial Ducati team next year, Alex will have a new team-mate for 2025.

Gresini's machinery spec is also still t🎶o be confirmed, with 🍃the factory GP25s reserved for Pramac becoming available following the team's switch to Yamaha.