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Marc Marquez says his decision to leave Honda is not a ‘bye, bye’, but rather a ‘see you later’ ahead of his sensational MotoGP switch to Ducati.
With Marquez’s move to Gresini confirmed, he will have the advantage of riding the best bike, while Honda is now trying to convince other top riders to switch to a bike that is considered one of the worst on the grid. Marquez refused to discuss Honda’s plan for his replacement and did not provide any names for them to target. He expressed his well wishes for Honda, but emphasized the limited time athletes have in their careers and the need for Honda to invest in improving their bike. Marquez acknowledged Ducati’s strong performance in recent years but believes the current best bike may change in the future. He also mentioned that it is likely he will test the 2023 Ducati at the post-season test in Valencia. The two riders heavily linked to Honda are Maverick Vinales and Miguel Oliveira.
Source: Crash
