Gresini Racing History
The story of Gresini Racing is one of passion, heartbreak, triumph and resilience. Founded in 1997 by Fausto Gresini, a two-time 125cc World Champion, the team has been home to some of the greatest names in motorcycle racing. From Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau to Marco Simoncelli and Marc Márquez, the team's history is woven into the fabric of Grand Prix racing.
Gresini Racing History
Explore the rich history of Gresini Racing from its founding in 1997 by Fausto Gresini to becoming BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP. Decades of championship battles, legendary riders and iconic moments.
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – Key Facts for 2026
- Team Name: BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
- Title Sponsor: BK8 News (2025–2026)
- Riders: Álex Márquez (#73) and Fermín Aldeguer (#54)
- Motorcycle: Ducati Desmosedici GP (satellite team)
- Base: Faenza, Italy
- MotoGP Seasons: 30th season in 2026
- 2025 Results: 7 wins, 33 podiums, championship runner-up (Márquez), Rookie of the Year (Aldeguer), Best Independent Team
"The 2025 season was sensational, on and off the track. The numbers and titles speak for themselves: 4 Grand Prix wins, 3 Sprint victories, for a total of 33 podiums; Alex the World Championship runner-up, Fermín Rookie of the Year, Best Independent Rider and Best Independent Team." – Carlo Merlini, Gresini Racing Commercial Director
The BK8 News Partnership
BK8 News became the title sponsor of Gresini Racing MotoGP in February 2025 for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. BK8 News is a dynamic sports media platform covering global football, badminton, basketball and MotoGP. The BK8 News branding features prominently on the Ducati Desmosedici bikes, riders' suits and team infrastructure across all 21 rounds of the MotoGP calendar.
Riders Profile
Álex Márquez (#73) – The younger Márquez brother is a two-time World Champion (Moto3 2014, Moto2 2019) who joined Gresini Racing in 2023. In 2025 he achieved a career-best second place in the MotoGP World Championship, making history with brother Marc as the first siblings to finish 1–2 in the premier class standings.
Fermín Aldeguer (#54) – The young Spaniard made his MotoGP debut with Gresini Racing in 2025 and made an immediate impact. He became the second-youngest MotoGP winner of all time at the Indonesian Grand Prix and claimed the 2025 Rookie of the Year title. He is widely considered one of the most exciting talents in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
