In two poignant videos we discover how heartbreaking it was for Marc Marquez to leave his traveling companions nestled in the Repsol Honda box. Eleven years, including many moments of glory during the period of the world before, it forges bonds. However, a driver also has a career, and, however talented he may be, when he approaches thirty, he can no longer go wrong if he wants to further enhance his record...
Because this is what decided the six-time title Honda in MotoGP and eight-time absolute World Champion. He also reminds us of this on every occasion: “ 95% of drivers would have stayed with Honda. For what ? High salary, no pressure because we develop the bike first. It would have been easier. But I'm not like that. I am a winner and I will try my best to fight at the top ».
« I did what I thought was right. And if it's not a success, fine, then I'll accept that. I will take criticism and I will accept all of those things. But at least, I will be able to retire in peace, because I will really do anything to make it work » he further specifies, pointing out the issue.
It's all going to be OK. pic.twitter.com/gQOGfrWzv7
— Honda HRC Castrol – MotoGP (@HRC_MotoGP) December 7, 2023
Marc Marquez: “ I hope to come back here one day as a Honda rider »
But relaunching your career MotoGP towards the summits, it is not crossing out the past. Which can always be a return to the future... We will thus remember his words during the HondaThanks Day : " I hope to come back here one day as a Honda rider. We'll see if our paths cross again in the future. For me, it has always been a pleasure to be part of this big family. Repsol Honda is the team of my career, a team made up of people I will never forget. Who knows what the future holds, maybe we'll meet again ».
« I don't know if this will be my last HondaThanks Day… I hope not, I hope to return in the near future as a Honda rider. We can be happy with what we have achieved over these years: thanks to all the Japanese staff, to the whole company, Honda will always remain in my heart ". Sincere words illustrated by these images that say a lot...
An emotional end to an emotional journey. Part One of @ MarcMarquez93's last week with the Repsol Honda Team.
— Honda HRC Castrol – MotoGP (@HRC_MotoGP) December 9, 2023
