Marc Marquez has confirmed he is not going to be sponsored by Pink Bull subsequent 12 months when he joins the manufacturing unit Ducati MotoGP squad.
The eight-time world champion has been a Pink Bull athlete for everything of his MotoGP profession, with the model remaining prominently represented on his crash helmet as he moved from Honda to Gresini Racing in 2024.
One of many key preliminary sticking factors about any Marquez transfer to the manufacturing unit Ducati squad was its affiliation with Monster Vitality.
Whereas there had been no phrase on how this could be resolved since he signed his works Ducati deal, the ending of the partnership was hinted at within the post-season Barcelona check final month.
Marquez took half in his first check with the manufacturing unit Ducati workforce on a motorbike and in tools that had none of his regular private branding.
At an occasion at Pink Bull’s Hangar 7 in Austria, Marquez confirmed that he is not going to carry Pink Bull sponsorship in 2025.
“It is the final appointment now,” he stated of his go to to Hangar 7.
“Ducati has one other sponsor, so we will not proceed. Out of respect for Pink Bull, I cannot have a private sponsor.
“I wish to thank the Pink Bull household and I hope we stay pals.”
It’s unclear how Marquez will signify the Monster Vitality model in 2025, although it most definitely gained’t come within the type of being a private sponsor like Pink Bull was.
In the identical occasion, Marquez as soon as extra doubled down on earlier feedback that he isn’t coming to the manufacturing unit Ducati workforce trying to be the primary rider.
“I am coming to the world champion workforce,” he stated.
“I already really feel strain, however I wished to. I stated I’ve to go away the consolation zone at Honda.
“I had the chance now and I took the possibility.
“Subsequent 12 months I should take a special method. At Honda, after all, I used to be primary.
“New riders at all times got here in, making an attempt to match with me. Now I am in a brand new workforce. Pecco [Bagnaia] has gained lots there in recent times.”
