Marc Marquez has made no secret of the challenges of a 2023 season which promises to be crucial both for him and for his employer Honda. We must also include in this will be considered the continuation of the relationship between the world's leading manufacturer and the eight-time World Champion. Freed from the prison of pain that his body had become since his accident in Jerez in 2020, Marc Marquez is ready to fight and he hopes that his RC213V will be an ally in what must be called an attempt at reconquest...
Marc Marquez spoke the truth during the presentation of the troops Repsol Honda in Madrid today. Indeed, we cannot be clearer when we announce: “ I am facing one of the most important challenges of my career ". And to understand the dimension of what is at stake, he sequences the episodes which led him to find himself faced with his responsibilities: “ first there was the glory, then the accident and now the attempt to win again. We are working hard this season to achieve the goal and if we fail, we will have 2024 to do it ».
A final mention which recalls the expiry of his current contract but which also reassures HRC about the rumor of an early departure in the event of another technical failure. Marc Marquez thus promises to last until the end even though he is now thirty years old, a stage which makes him begin the last part of his career… “ Honda and I respect each other a lot and we know when to say things to each other and when to keep calm. I want the best from them and I try to push for that. Now is the time to be patient and work together. I'm sure we'll come back together » he adds again to maintain serenity in his ranks.
Marc Marquez: “ we have two more years of contract and we want to fight for the world title during this period«
On this, he also gives his news, which remains reassuring: “ I've been focusing a lot on my recovery lately, but now it's time to give it my all again as a driver ". However, he adds: “ but it also means demanding the maximum from your team. I demand certain things from Honda and they demand certain things from me. We still have two years of contract and we want to fight for the world title during this period “, declared Marc Marquez who assures this: “ no style and my philosophy are still the same as when I was 20 ».
Marc Marquez missed 23 races over the past three seasons due to arm and eye injuries, but remained the top Honda rider in the 2021 and 2022 standings with five podiums, including three race victories. Something to impress when you arrive to be his teammate. But the official Honda do not underestimate the one who will take on this challenge: Joan mir : " he is a very talented rider and he is strong on any motorcycle. He will be a solid teammate and I hope he will help me grow ».
Then he concludes: “ in the Repsol Honda team you always have fast teammates, you must have two winning drivers. It's clear Mir is going to put me in trouble, but I hope it pushes us both to stay ahead ". All these beautiful people will meet from March 11 to 12 in Portimao for the last test of this offseason MotoGP.
