The Gresini Ducati MotoGP Group “would not must invent something” in 2026, says sporting director Michele Masini.
The 2025 MotoGP season was an amazing one for Gresini Racing. They received 4 Grands Prix, completed as Greatest Unbiased Group, received the Unbiased Riders title, received Rookie of the 12 months, and completed second within the general rider standings and second within the general workforce standings.
Because of this, Michele Masini is asking his workforce to proceed doing the identical factor in 2026 reasonably than creating new methods of working.
“I do not assume we have to invent (something),” Masini informed MotoGP.com on the Gresini workforce presentation in Kuala Lumpur.
“So strategy this season in addition to the earlier one, with dedication and focus, and we all know our potential.
“I feel the easiest way is to all the time maintain your toes on the bottom and maintain working in the easiest way potential.”
Gresini’s star performer in 2025 was Alex Marquez, who received three Grands Prix and completed second within the championship. Though it was clearly his finest season within the prime flight, Masini nonetheless believes he can enhance in 2026.
“I feel he had an nearly good season final 12 months. On paper, it could be actually arduous for him to enhance,” Masini mentioned.
“Nevertheless it’s not inconceivable.
“I additionally assume that within the manufacturing unit package deal you get extra devices to enhance your efficiency, and that is what we try for.”
Masini additionally spoke about Fermin Aldeguer, who was absent from the launch in Kuala Lumpur after breaking his femur in early January.
Sporting director Gresini mentioned Aldeguer was “enhancing daily” and mentioned the Murcian was “decided” to return to the race monitor as quickly as potential.
Talking through video name through the presentation, Aldeguer tentatively hinted that he’s aiming to return to motion on the Brazilian Grand Prix, the second spherical of the 2026 MotoGP season, to be held from March 20-22.
