The fidelity between Marc Marquez and Honda It has been present since 2013, the year in which the one from Cervera landed in the premier category. The joy was mutual, and from Japan they did the largest contract in history of the world cup, reaching four years. Marc was not motivated to win with other brands, in part, because he already did it with this one.
Despite the break due to injury, also extensive, Honda was patient with the recovery of its star driver: Marc Márquez. A two-way joy since the eight times World Champion has also entrusted Japan to return a winning motorcycle. Therefore, the change of scenery is not yet part of Marc’s own plans. His goal is to finalize the contract with HRC. The output is just “a rumor that has appeared on the situation in which Honda is lately”, admits the ’93’.
Age, the key reason
A few seasons ago, when Marc Márquez had the total hegemony of the World Championship of MotoGP I was in Ducati’s crosshairs. Now things have changed, it’s time for Borgo Panigale and its stars. The plot has changed, and Paolo Ciabatti, Ducati sports directorbelieves that “It’s not that he needs an alien like Márquez, it’s that he already has his own” (referring to Pecco Bagnaia).
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Ciabatti trusts the talent he has at home, and for this, age is decisive. “He is 30 years old and we have pilots five and six years younger. With room for growth.” Even so, he does not close the door, because one of the clear examples is the Jorge Lorenzo, who in 2017 joined the Italian factory at the same age as Márquez. “Obviously, if you call us tomorrow to ask for a meeting, we will not hang up the phone. The feeling is that “the time for Marc to sign for Ducati was a few years ago.”
Not only is age a reason for doubt, it is also the money. Marc Márquez is the highest paid pilot in the category by far. Something that has never been an impediment for Italy, because in recent years Ducati has evolved and won with drivers who have lower salaries.
