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Iker Lecuona has given an emotional response to being overlooked for the 2024 Repsol Honda seat and says it would be “a kick in the b****” if a young Moto2 rider is chosen.
Lecuona will be riding for LCR Honda in the Malaysian MotoGP this weekend, filling in for the injured Alex Rins. While he has previously replaced Marc Marquez, he will not receive a full-time ride with Honda next year, which has left him frustrated by the possibility of being passed over for 18-year-old Moto2 rider Fermin Aldeguer. Lecuona expressed his disappointment at not being informed about who will replace Marquez at Repsol Honda, stating that it hurts a lot. He believes that Honda may not be ready to take on a young and inexperienced rider, and feels that his own track record and experience in MotoGP make him a better choice. Despite feeling let down, Lecuona still sees the positive side, as he recently renewed his contract with the official Honda factory team in WorldSBK, where he feels highly valued and loved. He also questioned the explanation he received for not being chosen for Repsol Honda, feeling that there may be different perspectives on the situation. However, he remains optimistic about the upcoming changes in WorldSBK and looks forward to riding the new bike and assessing the improvements made.
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