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ROAD NEWS MARC MARQUEZ RECOMMITS ‘TIL 2024 W ith the recent addition of brother Alex to the HRC stable, it comes as no surprise that MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez has extended his commitment through to the 2024 Moto GP Season. The six-time MotoGP World Champion signed a four-year extension of his contract and will continue to race with the factory team until at least December 2024. So far, Marquez has claimed 56 victories, 95 podiums and 62 pole positions with his RC213V in the premier class, easily establishing him as the most dominant Honda rider. “I am very proud to announce my renewal with Honda Racing Corporation for the next four years, Marquez says. “Honda gave me the opportunity to arrive in the MotoGP class with a factory bike in 2013. Since the first year we have achieved success together and I am very happy to continue being part of the Honda family. HRC gives me the confidence to extend this partnership to obtain our common goal and continue our story of success.” “We started talking a few months ago, as both parties wanted to stay together and continue winning”, HRC President Yoshishige Nomura commented. “Marc started his career in the premier class in 2013 and with him we have won six of the last seven MotoGP titles. As a unique champion, he deserves a unique deal. I am very confident in this partnership and I wish everyone involved continued success.” KIWI RIDER 19