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Casey Stoner has opened up about whether he would have made the same decision as six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, which was to leave Honda for Ducati.
It is expected that Marc Marquez and Honda will end their partnership at the end of the season, as Marquez aims to regain his position as a MotoGP race winner. Honda’s decline in the MotoGP ranks has been sudden, with other brands such as Ducati, KTM, and Aprilia surpassing them in recent seasons. When asked if he would make the same decision, Casey Stoner, who won MotoGP championships with both Honda and Ducati, stated that it depends on whether the manufacturer is showing the same level of effort and ambition. Stoner believes that Marquez will be an immediate threat for race wins and potentially the championship in the 2024 season. Additionally, Stoner observed that championship leader Francesco Bagnaia was facing difficulties, particularly with the front-end of his bike. Stoner praised Bagnaia’s crew chief Christian Gabbarini for his ability to create a calm and successful environment in the garage.
Source: Crash
