The Mobility Resort Motegi (formerly Twin Ring), Honda's historic home, was the scene of a highly emotional moment this Sunday: Marc Marquez, now a Ducati rider, won his ninth world title, including seven in MotoGP — but above all, his first red title on the factory grounds that saw him become a legend.
Despite a sporting context where the technical rivalry between Honda et Ducati is stronger than ever, the Japanese brand has chosen the path of elegance and memory.
Honda HRC thus mentioned on his networks: « Congratulations from the entire Honda HRC team to Marc Marquez and his teamIt's been a journey of a thousand kilometers, and we are happy to see you back on top of the world with your ninth world title. »
Honda published a message of more than 1000 words retracing the golden years of the Spanish rider in his colors: six MotoGP titles, his dazzling debut in 2013, his legendary victories at Motegi and on all the circuits of the world.
Sometimes the #8Ball 🎱 isn't the end of the game.
Congratulations from everyone at Honda HRC to @marcmarquez93 and his team. It has been a journey of a thousand miles and we are delighted to see you back on top of the world with a ninth World Championship. #MoreThanANumber pic.twitter.com/s9LyBtdQb1
— Honda HRC Castrol – MotoGP (@HRC_MotoGP) September 28, 2025
Honda emphasizes " a shared path that has marked history »
The team emphasizes " a shared path that has marked history " and says she is proud to have contributed to forging the champion we see triumphing today.
Honda publicly recognizes the greatness of Marquez despite its move to the competition. The message arrives on Japanese soil, a symbolic location for the factory.
This gives a scent of historical respect rare in the modern era of MotoGP, where separations are often cold.
This attitude contrasts with the usual tensions between manufacturers and shows that, despite the trials, Honda wants to continue to associate with the legend Marquez — even though it now glows red.
