P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Interest builds but Aprilia has no intention of releasing Vinales or Oliveira
Following the news of Marc Marquez potentially leaving Honda to join Ducati, Honda has targeted Vinales and Oliveira as possible replacements. However, Honda has already lost Alex Rins to Yamaha, showing their decline from their previous glory days. Although Joan Mir and Johann Zarco are also options, Lucio Cecchinello, who signed Zarco for LCR Honda, is not keen on letting him go. Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, stated that Oliveira and Vinales have no clauses to be released early from their contracts, and he intends to keep all four of his riders. Despite Honda’s efforts, it is expected that both Vinales and Oliveira will stay with their respective teams, leaving Zarco as the front runner for Honda.
Source: Crash
