With an end to Honda’s current competitive woes nowhere in sight, Marquez has done little to quell talk of a sensational switch to satellite Ducati machinery, which would entail ending his contract with the marque with which he has spent his entire premier class career.
After a disappointing first test with the 2024 prototype Honda at Misano, Marquez said he would make up his mind about his future “around India or Japan”, referring to last weekend’s inaugural Indian Grand Prix and this weekend’s Japanese round at Motegi.
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Ahead of Honda’s home race, Marquez remained tight-lipped about which direction he will go next season, only revealing that he has ‘no doubts’ about the best thing to do.
“In my mind I am quite clear,” stated Marquez when asked if he already had made up his mind about where he would be riding next season.
“About the mental side, I don’t have any doubts about myself, or what is best is for the situation.
“We are working very hard together [with Honda], not only here but since the last races, to find the best [solution] and to have a better future for the project and to have the best results as soon as possible.
“The target is the same: find the best way and the best mode to improve the project for the future.”
However, Marquez clarified that there will be no official announcements on his future this weekend at Honda’s home track.
Source: Autosport