Marquez has scored just one podium in a miserable 2023 season on the struggling Honda RC213V, and currently sits behind KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa – who has contested just two rounds - in the standings.
The eight-time world champion’s struggles on the uncompetitive Honda has led to wild speculation about his future, with Marquez linked to a shock Gresini Ducati move next year during the San Marino Grand Prix weekend.
Marquez refused to reveal much on this topic, merely continually stating that he has a contract with Honda for 2024.
A first test of the 2024 Honda prototype on Monday at Misano did not deliver any major step forward for Marquez, who said the bike was “still far” from where it needed to be.
At an Estrella Galicia event on Tuesday in Spain, Marquez - who told the media at Misano during the test day that he has three plans for his future – said we was not thinking about taking a year out amid his current struggles.
“Staying at home would be plan D, but I do not consider it,” he said.
“I feel motivated, with a lot of desire, with level. When I was physically bad, I considered it, but now I feel good, even if the results don't come.”
Source: Autosport