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Honda warned “not simple” to recruit Maverick Vinales to replace Marc Marquez
According to Sky Italia, the Aprilia rider is considered Honda’s top choice to join their MotoGP rider line-up in 2024, following Marquez’s departure. However, this could be a complicated operation because Vinales is currently under contract with Aprilia for next year. Aprilia intends to enforce Vinales’ contract and keep him for the upcoming season. The report suggests that promoting Johann Zarco could be an option, but he has already signed with LCR Honda. Even if Repsol Honda requests Zarco to replace Marquez, LCR might make it difficult for them to release him. Another option for Honda is Iker Lecuona, their World Superbike rider, to make the jump to MotoGP next season.
Source: Crash
