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Marquez: My Honda MotoGP exit “a win-win decision”
After achieving his sole grand prix podium of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, Honda announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with Marquez at the end of the 2023 campaign, despite there being one year left on his contract. Marquez will race for Gresini on a year-old Ducati next year, following his successful debut on the bike during the Valencia test last month. Marquez expressed that his decision to leave Honda was made easier due to their long and successful relationship, and that moving to a bike leading the championship presents a win-win situation for both parties. He hopes to feel competitive and fight for top positions in races, and is pleased that the budget previously allocated to his salary will now be invested in the bike. Marquez believes that Honda will still excel and return to the top, with or without him. His departure has allowed Honda to allocate €15 million for bike development, resulting in positive outcomes such as weight reduction and improved handling.
