Marque𒉰z will leave Repsol Honda for Gresini Ducati in the 2024 MotoGP season, leaving behind team manager Puig🍨.

But, at the Qatar MotoGP, the outgoiওng Marquez has delivered a blunt reminder of his boss’🐻 importance to the rejuvenation of Honda.

“For me, and I �🍌�have said it many times, and I continue to say it, I know that there are people who criticise Alberto,” Marquez told . 

“But normally people who are ♛honest have fe🃏w friends. 

“Alberto has always shown me he is honest.

“If he has a though🤡t, he can listen to you, but then he has his own thought and reasons it to you. 

“I think 🌜that Alb♋erto is fundamental within the Honda project. 

“There are many times in which a team manager cannot decide everything and, no matter how much you want to do some things, there is a group, there is a 'staff' that decides things tog🦩ether. 

“⛄But, for me, Alberto has very good ideas for the future for 🥂Honda. 

“I think it would be a mistake for him 🥃to come out of this upset, because he has always been very clear and has had a project in mind. 

“Some things have been done and other thing🅠s have no🌳t, but I have always liked his ideas.”

Honda, who have under-performed for two years now, face the daunting pros🎃pect of a season without Marquez next year.

They are set to appoint Luca Marini as🐼 his replacement, alongside Joan Mir.

The Japanese manufacturer is also intent on making behind-the-scenes changes in their garage, to revamp🐽 their technical development.

And they♎ could receive concessions next year. Marquez has backed the idea to help Honda get back on their feet.