P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Miguel Oliveira in the frame at Repsol Honda?
According to Motorsport.com, Miguel Oliveira is the favorite to replace Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda, after Marquez negotiated an early release from his HRC contract. The late timing of Marquez’s departure and the two-year contracts of most riders make it difficult for Honda to find a high-profile replacement. Johann Zarco, who recently joined HRC, is another potential option if he switches from LCR Honda to a factory Repsol seat. It is speculated that Oliveira might have a similar clause in his Aprilia contract, allowing him to join Repsol Honda if he desired. However, both Aprilia and Oliveira’s team, RNF, have denied knowledge of such a clause. Besides Oliveira, Maverick Vinales from the Aprilia team is also a name mentioned in connection with the Repsol seat. Marc Marquez is expected to join his brother Alex at Gresini Ducati next season, although an official announcement is yet to be made. Miguel Oliveira won one of his five KTM victories last season at Mandalika, the location of this weekend’s Indonesian MotoGP.
Source: Crash
