He explained via social media: "A journey that has become almost a lifetime.

"Well… the last one of the season, I present to you this helmet inspired by the word 感謝 “Kansha”, a Japanese expression deeper and closer than “arigato” (thank you). An edition from all my heart.

"It’s very special to me, I hope you like it.

"One heart. Satu Hati."

Marc Márquez i🐈ꦏs running a special helmet this weekend dedicated to Honda

— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp)

Marquez will represent Honda for the fina💜l time on Sunday in the 2023 season finale in Valencia before joining Gres🌞ini Ducati, for whom he will test on Tuesday next week.

It will bring to an end the 𝓡11-year association between Marquez𒐪 and Honda.

Marquez won all six of his MotoGP ch🧸ampionships representing the Japanese manufacturer.

But, after three years of injury🀅 and now an underperforming bike, he has made the huge decision to ⛎leave.