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VR46 team director Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci has revealed that Fermin Aldeguer isn’t the only Moto2 rider in contention to take over Luca Marini’s MotoGP seat for 2024.
Valentino Rossi’s team, VR46, is currently looking for a replacement for Luca Marini, although Rossi has not commented on the status of Marini’s rumored deal with Repsol Honda. Fabio di Giannantonio, a rider from Gresini, is not on their target list, but they are in talks with Moto2 star Fermin Aldeguer. Aldeguer is just one of several Moto2 riders being considered by VR46, with Tony Arbolino also being named as a contender. VR46 will need to pay a penalty to release a Moto2 rider, but they are willing to do so. VR46 manager Pablo Nieto has stated that Aldeguer is currently their preferred option. Despite the tight deadline, VR46 is confident that they will find a replacement for Marini in time for the Valencia test.
