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Marquez enjoying MotoGP future speculation which is "never a distraction"

Marc Marquez says speculation over his MotoGP future is “never a distraction” and he is enjoying the continued rumours over where he will race in 2024.

The Honda rider is contracted with the Japanese marque until the end of next season, but rumours have persisted about the chance of him breaking that contract for next year.

Over the San Marino Grand Prix weekend, there were suggestions the six-time premier class world champion could switch to the Gresini Ducati squad at which brother Alex currently races.

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He has repeatedly stated he has a contract with Honda for next year, but as the manufacturer’s problems in the championship persist, those rumours have grown stronger.

Asked on Saturday whether the speculation was a distraction, Marquez said: “No, it’s never a distraction, it’s a part of our jobs. Even on Thursday I created even more [speculation].

“So I’m enjoying, but you know, I’m 30-years-old already, I focus on the race track, I focus on my team, try to find the best.

“On Monday, we have an important test and yeah, it’s part of our job also, but it’s okay.”

Marquez started ninth in Saturday’s sprint but finished 10th after being beaten to the final points-paying position by his younger brother.

The 2019 Moto2 champion passed his former factory Honda team-mate up the inside of Turn 10 as Marc Marquez ran slightly wide to claim a point.

Source: Autosport

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