5 Reasons Marc Marquez will not retire from MotoGP, Number 1 is related to Valentino Rossi: Okezone Sports

5 The reasons why Marc Marquez will never retire from MotoGP will be discussed in this article. The racer who has won six MotoGP class world champions is considered to still have the opportunity to set other records in the world’s famous motorcycle racing.

Marc Marquez is actually still under contract with Repsol Honda until 2024. However, his performance after a severe injury, broken arm due to a great accident in the 2020 MotoGP season, has made his performance much lower.

In fact, in MotoGP 2022, he decided not to continue racing after an accident at the Mandalika GP, Indonesia. Marc Marquez admits that he wants to focus on healing his right hand.

Some news circulated that Marc Marquez would retire after being frustrated because he didn’t recover. However, it would be a shame if he decided to retire. He is 29 years old and still able to excel.

So, what are the reasons Marc Marquez should not retire early from MotoGP? Here’s the list:

5. Honda Still Needs Power


Repsol Honda of course still needs Marc Marquez’s power for motorcycle development. The reason is, the absence of Marquez due to injury has made Honda dizzy for the last two seasons.

Pol Espargaro and Stefan Bradl have not been able to meet the team’s expectations. So, the presence of Marquez is awaited by the entire Repsol Honda team.

4. There is still a contract with Honda until 2024

Marc Marquez

Marc Marquez is known to still have a contract with Repsol Honda until 2024. The Japanese manufacturer will faithfully wait for Marquez to recover and truly return.

Moreover, Repsol Honda until now there has been no talk of terminating the contract of The Baby Alien -Marquez’s nickname-. So, no reason to retire, Marc!

3. MotoGP is no longer the same without Marc Marquez

Marc Marquez

MotoGP is no longer the same without Marc Marquez. According to Speedweek, the absence of Marquez and Valentino Rossi in MotoGP has made ticket sales drop drastically.

For example the 2019 data in Mugello and Catalunya. In 2019, Mugello could reach 139 thousand people came directly. While in 2022, at Mugello only 74 thousand. Likewise in Catalunya. In 2019, on weekends it can reach 158,000, but in 2022 it will shrink to 115,000 on weekends.

2. Can Still Achieve

Marc Marquez

Marc Marquez can still excel. At least just get on the third podium, The Baby Alien still seems capable.

With the speed of his motorbike and the courage he has, it is still very possible for Marquez to get on the podium and enliven the championship market.

1. Only One World Champion Trophy with Valentino Rossi

Marc Marquez

Maybe this is the reason that can really make Marc Marquez will not retire from MotoGP. Because, he is only one title away from his idol as well as his former rival, Valentino Rossi.

Marquez has collected six world titles in MotoGP. In total, he already has eight world titles, one each in the 125cc (now Moto3) and 250cc (now Moto2) classes.

Meanwhile, Rossi has collected seven MotoGP world titles. Then, one each in the 125cc class and 250cc class. A total of nine titles.

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