Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has confirmed that he and Red Bull have parted ways after his move to the factory Ducati team.
Red Bull has many affiliations and rider sponsors on the grid, but the Austrian brand has lost its biggest name.
The iconic partnership concluded after the energy drink brand remained forever loyal to the Spaniard throughout his career.
The factory Ducati team has an already formed alliance with rival energy drink brand Monster Energy, prompting to Marquez to part ways with Red Bull.
However, the Spaniard didn’t wear either sponsor on his first outing with the team, which will continue into 2025.
“It’s the last appointment now,” Marquez disclosed during his visit to a Red Bull event in Austria.
“Ducati has another sponsor, so we can’t continue. Out of respect for Red Bull, I will not have a personal sponsor.
“I want to thank the Red Bull family and I hope we remain friends.”
As the long-term affiliation draws to a close, nothing has come to light on how Marquez will show Monster Energy branding on his leathers or bike livery for the new season.
Marc Marquez: ‘I had to leave my comfort zone’
The end of this affiliation only backs up the sacrifices the Spaniard made to occupy the paddock’s best seat.
The Spaniard spoke more at the event and clarified that he had to leave his “comfort zone” to ensure his best chance for success.
“I’m coming to the world champion team,” he said.
“I already feel pressure, but I wanted to. I said I have to leave the comfort zone at Honda.
“I had the opportunity now and I took the chance. Next year I will have to take a different approach. At Honda, of course, I was number one.
“New riders always came in, trying to match with me. Now I’m in a new team. Pecco [Bagnaia] has won a lot there in recent years.”
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