Marc Marquez confirms he hasn’t asked to quit yet: “I won’t force my hand”
This weekend’s Japanese MotoGP is crucial for Marquez as it is his manufacturer’s home race, and he is expected to have important discussions about his future with Honda. The speculation in the paddock is that Marquez wants to terminate his current Honda contract and join Gresini Ducati in 2024. When asked if Honda will allow him to leave, Marquez emphasized that the decision is not solely up to him and that he values the strong and respectful relationship he has with Honda. He stated that he does not want to force the situation and hopes for a mutually beneficial outcome. Marquez has had constructive meetings with Honda, but the discussions have mainly focused on improving the Honda HRC project for the future. While Marquez has not directly addressed leaving before the end of his contract in 2024, he implies that there is still uncertainty about the situation and that the best solution for everyone is being sought. Marquez also mentioned that he will not announce his decision for 2024 this weekend out of respect for Honda.
Source: Crash
