This Is Marc Marquez's Future Leak From Francesco Bagnaia

Marc Marquez while appearing in MotoGP Japan. (Photo: twitter @marcmarquez93)

JAKARTA - Marc Marquez actually doesn't want to reveal his future in MotoGP racing. After the Japanese MotoGP, Marquez was asked by many journalists whether he would retire or stay with Honda in 2024.

Marquez himself does not want to answer clearly. However, it was Francesco Bagnaia, who sat next to him at the same press conference, who spoke. "Goodbye, Honda!" said the Italian racer jokingly.

Marquez smiled awkwardly, "No, why?" Marquez even laughed out loud in response to Bagnaia's comments. “A whisper from Valentino,” said Bagnaia with a smile, referring to a famous moment in MotoGP history.

Valentino Rossi wore a t-shirt saying 'goodbye, darling' during the season-ending race before leaving Yamaha to join Ducati, and he then kissed his helmet.

Bagnaia cheekily hinted that Marquez would make the big decision to leave Honda and join Gresini Ducati, as expected.

However, the Spaniard did not provide an answer. He actually commented on his beautiful race in Japan. “A very romantic podium moment,” said Marquez, who finished third in Japan.

These words can clearly be understood as an initial indication that he will not represent Honda in racing at their circuit again next season.

Marquez has kept his future private, but Ducati boss Gigi Dall'Igna dropped the biggest hint after the Japanese MotoGP that the star rider will join Gresini.

Bagnaia, who will be his team-mate next season, is clearly enjoying this saga too. But will Marquez have better luck at Ducati than his old foe, Rossi, as he makes a move that many would call unlucky?