Claim floated at Indian MotoGP that Marc Marquez ‘legally has no option’ to quit Honda

The Repsol Honda rider arrived at the Indian MotoGP but was 𓆉coy about his big 2024 decision, of whether to stay or leave the Japanese manufacturer who he has become sy𝓀nonymous with.
Marquez reportedly has the option of Gresini Ducati 🐲on the table, while KTM are floating around in the background for 2025, but Honda want to keep him for the final year of his big-money contract.
“My ideas are the same 🌺as one month ago… No news at the moment,” he said in India.
DAZN’s theorised: “I don't see that we have any news about Marquez's future in 𝕴India!
“I rather see it being in Japan where tꦬhe parties tell us they are separating!
“And if that's not the case, and Marc ꦯstays, it may just be because legally he has no option.
“Beca🍃use I think he hasn't believed in the Honda project ඣfor days!”
Honda 🅠have previously insisted that they will not keep any rider against their willꦐ.
But, having shown Marquez their 2024 prototype at the Misano test, their plans are underway for next season, the last of their star rider’s current contract after wh🔴ich he will become a free agent.
Gresin🍌i, alongside his brother, were heavily touted as his shock destination.
But Honda have also reportedly made moves to recruit Europe-based engineers to appease Marquez’ꦅs demands to stay.
Next week in Japan - the h𝕴ome race for Honda - could b🌜e the location for his crunch decision.

James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything෴ from American sports, to football, to F1.