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Among the last pieces of advice Marc Marquez gave to Honda before departing for Gresini Ducati was the need to increase engine performance if the RC213V is to fight for a MotoGP title again.
Honda’s win drought was broken by Alex Rins at COTA, but it was one of only two podium finishes for the team this year. Marquez, who officially announced his split from Honda, expressed his struggle to compete without top speed due to the shift to high downforce aero. The increase in drag from the aero reduces engine output. Marquez emphasized the importance of top speed in fighting for a championship and gave feedback to Honda on the direction for the future. He also pointed out that the RC213V seems to need a tow in order to set a competitive lap time in qualifying, and Honda must improve this for the future. Luca Marini will replace Marquez on the Repsol team alongside Mir for 2024.
