Overview
- BK8 hosted Gresini’s first international season launch in Kuala Lumpur, revealing an evolutionary sky‑blue livery with new black accents.
- Alex Márquez will race factory‑spec Ducati GP26 machinery after Ducati expanded its allocation of current bikes to four this season.
- Fermín Aldeguer broke his left femur in training, missed the launch, will sit out the Feb 3–5 Sepang test, and continues on year‑old GP25 equipment.
- Gresini retains its 2025 pairing after a standout year of four grand prix wins and second in the teams’ standings, with both riders out of contract after 2026.
- Márquez is already exploring 2027 factory options, with Yamaha and KTM identified in reports as leading targets.