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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta was hot property and, in a previous MotoGP era, might have been destined for Honda.
Acosta’s pathway to the premier class will be with KTM’s Tech3 GASGAS team. Honda, despite being in a lull, offered a factory bike for this season but did not consider signing Acosta or Aldeguer due to their lack of MotoGP experience. Honda’s goal is to improve their bike to attract top riders. The search for a new Repsol Honda rider was long and included names like Aldeguer, Arbolino, di Giannantonio, Oliveira, and Vinales, but Marini ultimately got the nod. Marini will ride a factory bike for Honda, following in the footsteps of his brother Valentino Rossi.
