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Marquez "cannot try any crazy things" in final weekend as Honda MotoGP rider

Marc Marquez says he "cannot try any crazy things" at the Valencia Grand Prix in his final weekend as a Honda MotoGP rider.

The six-time premier class champion departs the Japanese manufacturer at the end of this weekend, joining Gresini Ducati for 2024 alongside brother Alex.

The move, confirmed in October, ends Marquez's 11-year stay with the team, where he won all his titles with 59 race wins and 101 podiums.

The Spanish rider has endured a difficult four seasons after a season-ending injury at the 2020 Spanish GP, returning in 2021 before suffering a second bout of diplopia later that year.

Marquez missed a further grand prix last year because of the same issue, and has had ongoing struggles with Honda's RC213V.

Though he admits he "would like" a fairytale farewell from the team, Marquez accepts he "needs to be realistic" heading into the weekend.

Asked what was possible to say goodbye in the best possible way, he said: "I don't know, it's a circuit that I like, it's a layout that I like, but the last races have been struggling a bit.

"So let's see on Friday where we are, let's see during the weekend where we are. Of course I cannot try any crazy things, of course I would like, but in the end we need to be realistic and I will try to do my best as I did in the last races.

"Let's see, but first goal is try to enjoy the weekend with all my people."

Source: Autosport

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