There was plenty to admire in Alex ’ s first year with Gresini Ducati in 2023 : the former Moto2™ and Moto3™ World Champ won two Sprints , claimed two further podiums and finished ninth overall – his best championship placing to date by five places . Inconsistency and injury stopped it from being even better . Now , racing alongside his brother in the same team for the second time , and fully up to speed on Ducati machinery , he ’ ll be expected to challenge for top six finishes – and occasionally more – each weekend . Preseason performances were impressive , meaning he ’ s another of the year ’ s dark horses .