r/motogp • u/Bitter-Substance1783 • 9d ago

Marc Márquez and Red Bull part ways

https://www.todocircuito.com/noticias/37751-marc-marquez-y-red-bull-separan-sus-caminos.html
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u/Mr_Tigger_ Gresini Racing MotoGP 8d ago

Respect to the fella for refusing to replace RB personal sponsorship for Monster. He clearly still regards himself as a Red Bull athlete, after these past couple of decades with them.

Gonna completely ignore his platitudes towards Pecco, he wants the number one place in the garage from Thailand. And he’ll fight like hell for it! 🤣

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u/CaptCruxx Marc Márquez 8d ago

If he leaves Ducati I see him joining Redbull again.

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u/Mr_Tigger_ Gresini Racing MotoGP 8d ago

100% they love him, look how many films they’ve made about him. His contract is probably only suspended until further notice to not breach Ducati’s contract with Monster.

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u/edgygothteen69 Maverick Viñales 8d ago

I'm sure they have a handshake agreement or maybe a bonus payment to have Marc stay independent for now

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u/Mr_Tigger_ Gresini Racing MotoGP 8d ago

What a fascinating idea, not officially sponsored by RB but still paid an undisclosed amount “not to be sponsored by a competitor“ Not like they’re short of a few quid.

The way these drinks companies work, I’d consider that a very smart play by RB 🤣

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u/Joooooooosh 8d ago

Depends how his career goes…

Think we all know he’ll kill it on a new Ducati but Acosta might be their new favourite. 

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u/Mr_Tigger_ Gresini Racing MotoGP 8d ago

Without any doubt Acosta is the next potential era defining rider, and hopefully it’ll be Alonso coming up to face that challenge as well.

All the top riders are in the wrong half of their 20’s these days.