P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With the opening winter MotoGP test less than a week away, the identity of Marc Marquez’s Repsol Honda replacement is yet to be officially announced.
Luca Marini is the favored choice to replace #93, leaving a vacancy at VR46 that needs to be filled. Uccio Salucci, VR46’s team director, mentioned that they would consider Moto2 riders such as Fermin Aldeguer and Tony Arbolino. However, Fabio di Giannantonio’s recent win has put him in contention for the VR46 Ducati seat. Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti believes it is unjust that di Giannantonio doesn’t have a 2024 seat given his recent performances, but VR46 has the autonomy to choose their own riders. Tony Arbolino expects to test his Marc VDS Moto2 bike after the Valencia finale, indicating his exclusion from the MotoGP test. Pirelli will replace Dunlop as the sole tyre supplier for Moto2 and Moto3 in 2024. The Valencia MotoGP test, featuring a full lineup of 2024 riders, is scheduled for Tuesday.
