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Honda make €4.5m offer for future factory rider? But not Luca Marini or Jorge Martin
According to reports, Honda has offered a future factory rider an impressive €4.5m contract. Jorge Martin is set to finish the second year of his Aprilia contract, paving the way for Luca Marini to likely extend his contract with the Honda factory team. This development would rule out Johann Zarco’s chances of moving to the HRC squad. Sky Italia confirms Zarco’s intent to remain with Lucio Cecchinello’s team and potentially receive more support from HRC for a third official bike. Alternatively, Zarco could be promoted to the factory team. On the other hand, Honda aims to secure Moto2 talent Diogo Moreira for a future factory rider position, potentially replacing Somkiat Chantra on the second LCR machine. Negotiations are reportedly advanced, with Moreira being offered a lucrative three-year contract. Honda’s plans extend to 2027, eyeing Martin for the first year of the new 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres.
