The Catalan rider’s future is at a crossroads: will he stay or join new teams?
In the last few weeks, all motorcycle fans have been asking the question: “¿Will Marc Marquez continue to ride a Honda next year?“. The Catalan pilot has always replied to journalists when he appears: ‘I have a contract’. However, this enigmatic answer has led to speculation about his future with the team.
Marc Marquez’s contract with the Golden Wing Company expires at the end of next season. raising the possibility that the MotoGP Champion decides not to comply. Faced with this uncertainty, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), through its President Koji Watanabe, has issued a statement making it clear that they will respect Márquez’s decision: “It is clear that we want this to continue.” But in the end he decides. If you want to go, we won’t keep you.
The uncertainty surrounding Márquez’s future: Honda or Gresini in 2024?
In search of alternatives, Alberto Puig, Honda’s team manager has worked hard to convince Honda managers of the importance of looking to other teams for options to keep Marquez. These negotiations have been conducted under the watchful eye of Watanabe, who was present in Montmeló last weekend.
For his part, Márquez is paving the way for an alternative to Honda should he decide to leave the team. The signs point to a possible target in the Gresini Racing Team garage. There is a particular focus on the Ducati motorcycle, one of the most coveted in the world of motorcycling. This choice is all the more interesting considering his brother Alex Márquez runs in the same team.
Ducati positions itself as a real option
However, The bike, currently in the hands of Fabio Di Giannantonio, was denied to all comers, including Jake Dixon and Tony Arbolino who have renewed their Moto2 contracts with teams Aspar and Marc VDS respectively. Also, Di Giannantonio appears to be in advanced talks with Fantic over a relegation to the Moto2 class.
The mystery deepens with the silence from Gresini leaders, who have so far remained silent on Marquez’s future. This situation has made Ducati seriously consider the possibility of Márquez joining their team and driving one of their Desmosedici. Without a doubt, Marc Márquez’s future in the world of MotoGP racing is one of uncertainty and speculation. As his contract with Honda nears the end, hints point to a possible move to Ducati.
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