Marc Marquez will remain at the Repsol Honda MotoGP team until at least 2018 after signing a new two-year contract extension.
The Spaniard recently confirmed he will be racing for Honda in 2017 but revealed a contract had yet to be finalised. Now it has done and Marquez has secured his future in MotoGP for the next two seasons.
Marquez moved up to MotoGP in 2013 after taking the previous year’s Moto2 title. He took back-to-back championships before finishing third in 2015. He is currently second in this year’s standings.
“I'm very happy to announce this renewal with HRC, especially coinciding with Grand Prix of Catalunya, my home GP, where I have some really good memories,” he said on the news.
“HRC [Honda Racing Corporation] and I have a very strong relationship, and I’ve always wanted to continue being a part of the Repsol Honda Team.
“In three and a half years together, we’ve enjoyed some unbelievable moments, with great victories and two world titles, as well as a few challenging moments that I believe are making us stronger.
“We’re working very hard this year to regain the title. It’s a great honour to be a part of the Honda family, and I’m glad to remain with this special group of people for another two seasons.”
