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Honda exploring "radical change" in bid to retain Marc Marquez
There have been rumors that the eight-time world champion, Marc Marquez, will switch to the Gresini Ducati squad in 2024 due to Honda’s ongoing problems in MotoGP. Marquez has consistently stated that he has a contract with Honda and the decision to stay or leave will be influenced by Monday’s post-race test, where Honda will present a prototype 2024 bike. Honda is actively trying to recruit technicians from other teams to address the current situation and prevent Marquez from leaving. Marquez, who has recently recovered from a complicated period of injuries, is open to exploring a change of scenery. Alberto Puig, the Repsol Honda Team Principal, acknowledges the team’s poor situation and expresses the importance of providing Marquez with a bike he can trust. Puig understands Marquez’s frustration and the possibility of him talking to other brands. He believes a radical change is necessary to address Honda’s problems and emphasizes that if Marquez decides to leave, no one will stop him as Honda does not force anyone to race for them.
Source: Motorsport.com
