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“It’s your life, it’s not just the sport,” Luca Marini says amid Honda 2026 doubts
Luca Marini finds it challenging to balance MotoGP racing with contract negotiations for the future, as his current deal with Factory Honda ends this season. Despite the initial struggles with his Honda bike, it is now viewed as progressive and improving, making it a coveted ride in the paddock. The competition for a factory team seat includes riders like Johann Zarco, Toprak Razgatlioglu, and Pedro Acosta. Marini, however, remains optimistic about potentially renewing his contract for 2026. He emphasizes the complexities of managing contract talks while focusing on racing performance and the importance of finding a balance between personal and professional aspects. Marini aims to adapt and improve, learning from past mistakes to achieve better results on the track, especially in challenging conditions like the upcoming British MotoGP.
