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Álex Márquez is moving to KTM, but he is still working with Ducati. He continues to help improve their MotoGP bike and supports his current team until the end of the season
In MotoGP, riders often change teams, but their work does not always stop immediately when they decide to move. This is the case for Álex Márquez, who is still helping Ducati even though he will ride for KTM in the future.
At the moment, Álex Márquez races for the Gresini Racing team. This team uses bikes from Ducati, which is one of the strongest manufacturers in MotoGP today. Even after agreeing to join KTM, he continues to be involved in developing Ducati’s MotoGP bike.
This means that he still tests new parts and shares his opinions with the engineers. His feedback is very important because riders can feel small changes in the bike that engineers cannot see from data alone. These details can help improve speed, stability, and overall performance on the track.
Although it may seem strange that a rider helps one manufacturer while preparing to join another, this situation is not unusual in MotoGP. Riders normally have contracts that last until the end of the season, and during this time they are expected to give their full effort. Ducati trusts Márquez to remain professional and continue doing his job properly.
Ducati has a strong system in MotoGP. It works with several teams, not just one, and collects a lot of information from different riders. This allows the company to improve its bikes quickly. Having riders like Márquez involved in development gives Ducati even more useful feedback from different riding styles.
For Márquez, staying involved in development is also a good thing. It helps him stay sharp and competitive during the season. He can continue learning and understanding how top MotoGP bikes work, which could also help him in the future.
At the same time, KTM is building its own project and wants to fight at the front of MotoGP. When Márquez joins them, he will bring experience from Ducati, which is currently one of the best bikes on the grid. This could help KTM improve and close the gap to the top teams.
MotoGP is a sport where small details make a big difference. Even tiny changes in a bike can affect lap times. That is why development work is so important, and why teams value honest and detailed feedback from riders.
In the end, this situation shows how professional MotoGP riders are. Even when they are planning a move to a new team, they stay focused on their current job. Álex Márquez continues to support Ducati while preparing for a new chapter with KTM, showing both commitment and experience in one of the most competitive sports in the world.
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