Marc Márquez recently clarified his plans for 2024, which involve joining the Ducati satellite team, Gresini Racing, along with his brother Álex as his teammate. However, as soon as this news settled in, discussions about 2025 began, sparked by his younger brother, Álex. Are the strategic moves already in motion?
Marc Márquez, leaving his golden status as an official Honda rider, chose to become a private rider for Gresini where he will have a Ducati at his disposal. At 30 years old, the eight-time world champion still possesses the spirit of a maverick, joining the ranks of a command unit. Or perhaps he is a strategist, taking a step back to make an even stronger leap forward.
Your brother, Álex Márquez, also speculates about a potential retirement if Marc does not find satisfaction in the upcoming 2024 season. ‘We will see if he extends his contract beyond 2024. It seems he has a contract until the next season, so we will see if he still enjoys it. To me, he is very smart. He told me: “If I’m not having fun, I’ll retire.” At the moment, he is considering that option,’ commented #73 quoted by Autosport.
Álex then added: ‘He wants to see if he still enjoys the sport, if he can still be fast after the injuries. I have no doubts, but he does, and he has every reason to. I’m sure that even in Valencia, with just one day, he will have a lot of fun: these thoughts will disappear quickly.’
However, Simon Crafar on the official MotoGP website provides another perspective on Marc’s decision, suggesting it is a strategic move. ‘All contracts are being renewed at the end of next year. So, halfway through the year, everyone is talking seriously. If Honda offers something, he can come back with everything he learned from Ducati. He is free to talk to all manufacturers. And everyone has available seats. He is positioning himself powerfully for the following year.’ Crafar also highlighted that Márquez had the opportunity to join Pramac for a two-year contract, but chose a one-year option with Gresini, precisely to keep his options open.
Whether motivated by passion or strategy, Marc Márquez’s decision will undoubtedly shape the future of MotoGP.
