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Marc Marquez sought the expertise of an old friend before making his massive decision to quit Honda.
Dani Pedrosa was contacted by Marc Marquez for advice regarding his move to Gresini Ducati in MotoGP. Marquez called Pedrosa, his former teammate for six years, to seek his guidance as Pedrosa has been with Honda for many years. Although Marquez did not reveal the specifics of their conversation, he mentioned that Pedrosa has always been supportive and helpful to him. Marquez described his decision to leave Repsol Honda as the most challenging of his career, but he also felt a sense of relief after making it. Interestingly, this interaction showcases the strong bond that still exists between Marquez and Pedrosa. Pedrosa, who is now KTM’s test rider, adds an intriguing element to the situation as KTM could potentially try to lure Marquez to their team in the future, especially when many rider contracts are set to end in a year.
Source: Crash
