Manufacturing facility Ducati rider has performed down the prospect of a future return to Honda in MotoGP, describing the thought as “extra principle than follow”.
Regardless of ending his Honda deal a 12 months early to hitch Gresini for the 2024 season, the seven-time MotoGP champion parted with the Japanese producer on amicable phrases.
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Marquez initially left the door open to a potential reunion with the Japanese producer, however any return was at all times anticipated to rely upon Honda’s restoration following its worst season within the trendy MotoGP period in 2023.
Honda has since made unimaginable progress, scoring one victory and 4 podiums throughout the 2025 marketing campaign and shifting into Group C of the concessions system alongside Aprilia and KTM.
Nonetheless, Marquez’s personal resurgence with Ducati has lowered the probability of him wanting elsewhere, with the Borgo Panigale marque giving him the instruments to win the world championship after years of struggling on uncompetitive Honda equipment.
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It’s extensively anticipated that the Spaniard will lengthen his stick with Ducati on an additional two-year deal, which might rule out a return to Honda till at the least 2029, when he might be 36.
Requested about the opportunity of rejoining Honda sooner or later in November, significantly in gentle of the regulation modifications slated for 2027, Marquez mentioned: “It is extra principle than follow. I am not going to make any choices whereas I am injured or not on the bike. It is an vital determination, until I am completely positive about it.
Race winner Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Crew
Race winner Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Crew
“I am in a superb place proper now, I am again on high, and it is time to make the best choices and be egocentric, pondering solely of myself.
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“In 2027, nobody can assure you one of the best bike. When it is examined, every little thing might be determined. You will should belief your instincts. It will likely be a 12 months through which every little thing is up for grabs. It’s a must to handle it in the easiest way potential.”
When the identical query about Honda was put to him once more at Ducati’s Campioni in Festa occasion in December, Marquez added: “It is clear that we’ve the quickest bike for subsequent 12 months, and that is crucial factor.
“For 2027 and 2028, nonetheless, every little thing is up within the air. Clearly, the primary precedence is to be quick, and I do know that I could be quick at Ducati, however I’ve to determine plenty of issues and resolve what’s greatest for me.”
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Motorsport.com reported final month that Ducati and Marquez first started discussing a contract renewal earlier than the beginning of the Asian tour, and previous to him sealing the title in Japan.
Whereas there’s a clear willingness from each events to succeed in a brand new settlement, Marquez’s market worth has risen to ranges comparable along with his peak years at Honda, complicating negotiations for Ducati.
Marquez said there’s an “eight out of 10” probability that he’ll stay at Ducati for the beginning of the following regulation cycle in 2027.
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Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Crew
Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Crew
“I might say eight [out of 10], however I am just one a part of it,” he mentioned. “In 2025 and 2026, we’re working to win, all of the events wish to win, and that is crucial factor for 2027 and 2028.
“I must take these two weeks, to begin with as a result of I have never had time for myself. I had a bodily and mentally nerve-racking November and December due to all of the commitments I had.
“Now I am taking two weeks to consider my future, make the best determination, or what I feel is greatest for me.”
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Marquez highlighted that he stays on good phrases along with his earlier groups, mentioning how particular it was for him to have former Honda team-mate alongside him on the rostrum when he clinched his ninth general world title at Motegi.
“I’ve at all times tried to be near all of the groups I’ve been with, and end in the absolute best approach. It is simple when one thing is trustworthy,” he mentioned.
“In Japan, it was like a divine intervention that dictated it needed to be this manner, with my staff, Ducati, and the staff I had at HRC, on the rostrum.
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“I am [also] very pleased with the place Alex [Marquez] has taken the Gresini staff.”
Extra reporting by Matteo Nugnes
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