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Marc Marquez’s Ducati contract will expire this time next year, and he has dropped an intriguing hint about his long-term future.
The eight-time world champion, Marc Marquez, will be leaving Honda after 11 years to join Gresini Ducati, in the hopes of rejuvenating his career and returning to the front of the MotoGP pack. However, Marquez has not completely ruled out a future comeback with Honda and expressed his love for the team during the Honda Thanks Day in Japan. He mentioned that Honda will always hold a special place in his heart and that he hopes to return as a Honda rider someday. Marquez’s one-year deal with Ducati means he will be a free agent in 2025, leaving the door open for a possible return to Honda. In the meantime, Honda is working to improve their performance and has made significant changes, including recruiting new riders and replacing their technical boss, in order to potentially entice Marquez back in the future.