The one-time Moto3 and Moto2 world champion announced ahead of the summer break in June that he would be joining the Gresini Ducati squad next season.
Speaking exclusively to Autosport at the British Grand Prix earlier in August, the younger Marquez brother said a loss of “motivation” to continue with Honda – coupled with HRC’s own desire to shake up its rider line-up – prompted his decision to look for a ride elsewhere in 2023.
