Marquez Says Goodbye
T
he Valencia MotoGP was the
last for HRC rider Marc Mar-
quez with his long-time team,
Repsol Honda. Unfortunately, it
ended in a big crash in Sunday's
GP, but it was a very successful
marriage, nonetheless. While a
member of the Repsol Honda
Team, Marquez tallied 56 victo
-
ries, 101 podiums, 64 poles and
six World titles.
After the crash, Marquez vis-
ited the medical center and was
later released. He then returned
to the Repsol Honda Team,
where a warm and emotional
farewell awaited him.
"Of course, it was a super
emotional Sunday, honestly
a super emotional week, and
it was hard at some points to
contain the feelings," Marquez
said. "Sadly, we didn't finish the
race today. I was feeling strong
today and I honestly think a
podium was possible today and
even maybe more. It wasn't our
mistake, and I don't push against
Martin because he was in attack
mode. It happens when you're
fighting for a championship.
"But the most important
thing today is to remember all
the incredible times I have had
with HRC and the Repsol Honda
Team; they will be the team
of my life. We have written an
incredible story together, and
they have become more than
just my team; they have become
my friends and my family. Thank
you for everything since 2013. I
will not forget any of you."
After the race, Honda officially
announced that Luca Marini
would be filling the seat vacated
by Marquez. He'll race, along
-
side teammate Joan Mir, for the
2024-'25 seasons.
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Marc Marquez and the Repsol
Honda Team enjoy their last
moments together.
