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Marc Marquez recalled a notorious moment from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP past as he again thanked Honda for allowing him to test for Gresini Ducati at Valencia next month.
In 2004, Valentino Rossi made a surprising move by leaving Honda and joining the struggling Yamaha team. However, Honda did not permit Rossi to test with Yamaha after the 2003 season, causing some controversy. Despite this setback, Rossi still managed to win his first race with Yamaha and claim the 2004 title. On the other hand, Marc Marquez is leaving Honda one year before the end of his planned contract to join a dominant manufacturer in MotoGP. Unlike Rossi, Marquez will not be taking his entire crew with him. Honda has given permission for Marquez to test for Gresini Ducati, underlining the good relationship between Marquez and Honda. Meanwhile, Toprak Razgatlioglu has been denied permission by Yamaha to participate in the Jerez WorldSBK test, which highlights the different approaches taken by employers. Marquez expressed gratitude to Honda for allowing him to test the new bike and is eagerly anticipating his debut with Ducati after the final race of the 2023 MotoGP season.
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