Alex Marquez had a difficult start to the 2026 MotoGP season, and he’s been warned by former MotoGP team boss Francesco Guidotti about the ‘expectations’ that he must adhere to now that he is racing atop factory Ducati machinery.
Alex Marquez was one of the breakout stars of last year’s MotoGP campaign. In a term that saw him secure his first premier class victory, the Spaniard stunned everybody by emerging as somewhat of a title contender and eventually claiming the runners-up spot in the riders’ championship.
His elder brother, Marc Marquez, proved to be in a league of his own, of course, but the uptick in performances that were on display from the Gresini star proved to be enough for Alex Marquez to be rewarded with a factory bike for the 2026 MotoGP season.
However, with greater power comes greater responsibility, and Francesco Guidotti has warned the 29-year-old that Ducati’s expectations for him are a lot greater for him now that he has a factory prototype underneath him.
