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Marc Marquez told Honda must fix the worst bike as MotoGP campaign ends with crash

EXCLUSIVE: After Marc Marquez's disappointing MotoGP campaign ended with an early crash at the Moto GP and World Superbike champion has highlighted where the Spaniard and Honda are struggling

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Marc Marquez has had to tolerate riding the worst bike in the MotoGP class according to World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson.

The Honda driver capped a very frustrating MotoGP by crashing on the 10th lap at the Valencian Grand Prix. The crash meant the six-time world champion capped a season blighted by injuries and frustration in 13th position.

While the Spaniard did admit he broke too late when he slid off at Turn 8, he also claimed he was unable to find the torque like he was able to in the practice. And Marquezs frustration were also felt by Hodgson, who believes the majority of his struggles can be laid at the door of his bike.

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[Marquez has six world MotoGP championships to his name but had to content himself with a 17th placed finish]

Marquez has six world MotoGP championships to his name but had to content himself with a 17th placed finish

I think he will be ready to fight for a world title next year, Hodgson said exclusively to Daily Star Sport, when asked if he feels Marquez can get back into the title conversation next year. The big question is, will the bike be ready?

The Honda is the worst bike, at the moment, in the MotoGP class. That is hard to believe, because it was always the best for years.

But theyve lost a lot of direction with that motorcycle. Preparations for the 2023 season are already underway as the Official Valencia Test is now underway.

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[Hodgson has identified where Honda are struggling]

Hodgson has identified where Honda are struggling

Marquez is accustomed to competing at top end of the MotoGP, but he had to content himself with a place at the back end of the table, as Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo fought out a pulsating campaign.

And Honda must start to make a breakthrough on their bike if Marquez is to jostle himself back into title contention next year. :They are testing here which is an important test, to try and find some good direction to make the bike better, Hodgson added.

But, as it stands, Marquez will win races next year but I dont think he will win the title because the bike is not good enough.

BT Sport is the home of MotoGP. Find out more at bt.com/sport/motogp

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