At the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, as the MotoGP engines revved up, Marc Marquez took part in his final act with the Repsol Honda Team. The weight of Marquez?s racing legacy with 169 Grand Prix starts, 59 wins, 64 poles, and 101 podiums over a span of 11 years came to an end with six World Championships in possession.?
The poignant finale concluded a remarkable chapter in the history of motor racing as Marquez embarked on a journey to etch his name in the annals of MotoGP history. His partnership with the Repsol Honda Team RC213V signaled a force to be reckoned with.?
The unrivaled partnership comes to an end
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The union of #93, debuting on the podium and clinching victory in the second race, the Repsol Honda Team has been an indispensable part of Marquez?s journey in MotoGP. With back-to-back success and grabbing prestigious titles, the partnership has been a testament to unparalleled success and determination in the realm of motor racing, where competition reigns high. The official account of MotoGP has confirmed this news by posting a reel on Instagram with the caption, “An emotional final dance starts now!”
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?As Marquez bids farewell to the Repsol Honda Team, he shares an emotional note with GPone, ?The Respol Honda Team has been-and always-will be-the team that has defined my sporting career and my life. I have been with them for 11 years and we have won 6 world titles, something that I am not going to achieve with another team. I am 30 years old now. They will be the team with which I have achieved the most success on a personal and collective level.?
It is through the way Marquez expresses gratitude to the Repsol Honda team poised enough to carry the weight of a decade-long legacy that the racer acknowledges the significance of the journey. In the meanwhile, another renowned racer, Joan Mir has gained momentum in Qatar GP that echoes a new chapter in the post-Marquez era.??
Fans react to the end of a milestone in Marquez?s career
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The fans have taken to the comment section of the Instagram post to express their views and reactions about their favorite motor racer. One of the fans wrote that he is looking forward to Marquez?s comeback, ? He will be back in 2025. Having learned what he could from Ducati.? Another fan has expressed his gratitude for being able to witness an array of exhilarating performances this season, ? Good luck to all of these guys and thanks for this season.?
As Marquez bids farewell to Honda, has received sarcastic comments like, ?He is coming back to Honda in 2025. He is just sent as a spy to ducati.? Some of the fans have pointed out the unique exhaust of the motorbike, ?The ducktail at the end is new.? Amidst aspirations surrounding Marquez about his comeback to Honda, there prevails much uncertainty as well, ?After winning championship with Ducati I don’t think he will be back soon.? The collaborator in Marquez?s racing odyssey has been synonymous with his identity.
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The closing chapter at the Valencia finale of the 2023 MotoGP season made fans emotional as Marc Marquez bids farewell to the Repsol Honda Team. As he scripted the last chapter of his motor racing saga, the moto racing community awaits to witness a similar partnership in the future.?
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