Marc Marquez discusses informal talks with Honda before joining Ducati
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Marc Marquez confirmed he held informal conversations with Honda regarding a potential return to the team. These discussions occurred on the Friday afternoon of the 2025 Valencia Grand Prix, just before Marquez announced his new two-year deal with Ducati. The information first emerged from El Periodico. Honda representatives reached out to explore the possibility of bringing Marquez back to the Japanese manufacturer. Marquez's decision to join Ducati marks a significant shift in his career following these talks.
- •Marc Marquez confirmed his new contract with Ducati for two years.
- •Informal discussions with Honda took place during the 2025 Valencia GP.
- •Honda sought to explore the possibility of Marquez's return.
- •Marquez had previously significant success with Honda in MotoGP.
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- 11:00 AMAutosport — Marquez held 'informal talks' with Honda before committing to Ducati
"Just days after confirming a new two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati, Marc Marquez has revealed he held an "informal conversation" with Honda about the possibility of bringing him back to the Japanese manufacturer. As first reported by El Periodico, the meeting took place on the Friday afternoon of last year's Valencia Grand Prix, the final round of the 2025 season. It was held inside one of Honda ...Keep reading
"Just days after confirming a new two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati, Marc Marquez has revealed that he held what he described as an "informal conversation" with Honda representatives, who explored the possibility of bringing him back to the Japanese manufacturer. As first reported by El Periodico, the meeting took place on the Friday afternoon of last year's Valencia Grand Prix, the final round ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 29, 2026, 11:00 AMMarc Marquez confirms he held “informal talks” with Honda before committing to Ducati
Just days after confirming a new two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati, Marc Marquez has revealed that he held what he described as an "informal conversation" with Honda representatives, who explored the possibility of bringing him back to the Japanese manufacturer. As first reported by El Periodico, the meeting took place on the Friday afternoon of last year's Valencia Grand Prix, the final round ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 29, 2026, 11:00 AMMarquez held 'informal talks' with Honda before committing to Ducati
Just days after confirming a new two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati, Marc Marquez has revealed he held an "informal conversation" with Honda about the possibility of bringing him back to the Japanese manufacturer. As first reported by El Periodico, the meeting took place on the Friday afternoon of last year's Valencia Grand Prix, the final round of the 2025 season. It was held inside one of Honda ...Keep reading
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