Former world MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leaving Honda
The Hindu
Marc Marquez and Honda Racing Corporation mutually agree to end collaboration. Marquez joined Honda in 2012 and won six world MotoGP titles, five Triple Crowns, 59 victories, 101 podiums and 64 poles. He has been hampered by injury since 2020 and speculation suggests he may join his brother at Ducati's satellite team Gresini.
Marc Marquez will leave Honda, where he won his six world MotoGP titles, at the end of the season, the team announced on Wednesday.
"Honda Racing Corporation and Marc Marquez to end collaboration early by mutual agreement," the team posted on social media.
The 30-year-old Spaniard, who has been hampered by injury since the start of the 2020 season, had one year left on a four-year deal.
"Both parties agreed it was in their best interests to each pursue other avenues in the future to best achieve their respective goals and targets," said Honda in a statement.
Marquez joined Honda after winning the Moto2 title in 2012.
"THANK YOU for this great journey!" he posted in Instagram.
"Hard work, determination and bond we have built over the years. Laughs, tears, joys, hard moments, but most importantly: a unique and unrepeatable relationship. SEPARATED, BUT ALWAYS TOGETHER!"
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