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The VR46 Ducati MotoGP operation has announced that Luca Marini will leave the team at the end of 2023, with
There have been rumors that the Italian rider will be moving to the Japanese manufacturer to replace Marc Marquez. However, delays with his current team finding a replacement have postponed the announcement. Talks with Moto2 rider Fermin Aldeguer have seemingly fallen through, and now Fabio Di Gianantonio is likely to secure the VR46 seat for 2024. Marini has announced that he will officially be leaving the VR46 team at the end of the season and has reflected on his time with the team, expressing gratitude for the growth and satisfaction they have achieved together. Despite leaving behind a fantastic team, Marini feels that his premier class experience has prepared him for a new path and he is excited for the future. He has shown steady improvement since joining MotoGP, achieving his first podium finishes this year.
