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Giacomo Agostini says Marc Marquez leaving Honda ahead of the 2024 MotoGP season is like ‘leaving his love’.
Marquez, the eight-time world champion, is in his last race weekend as a Repsol Honda rider before switching to Gresini Ducati in 2024 to pursue a MotoGP title. Despite leaving the biggest motorcycle company in the world for a private team, Marquez believes the Ducati bike gives him the best chance at winning. Although it may be difficult initially, Agostini believes Marquez will eventually adapt to the Ducati bike and perform at his previous level. Marquez was willing to lower his salary in order to have a better shot at winning races. Agostini emphasizes the importance of Honda’s success in MotoGP and hopes that they will continue to be a competitive force in the sport.
