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Simon Crafar believes Honda are struggling to secure a big name rider for the 2024 MotoGP season due to offering a one-year deal.
Johann Zarco had the option to sign a one-year deal with Honda but chose to stay with LCR for more stability in his next contract. Honda’s intention is to sign a top rider when everyone’s contracts expire at the end of 2024, hence the offer of a one-year deal. However, Honda’s challenge lies in attracting a high-profile replacement for Marc Marquez while offering a short-term contract. Neil Crafar, speaking on the MotoGP.com pre-weekend show, believes that Miguel Oliveira, who has become Honda’s primary target, would not be enticed by a one-year deal. Crafar suggests that Oliveira is in a stage of his career where he wants to do exceptional things on a competitive bike and prove himself as a winner. He also finds it somewhat offensive that Honda would offer a rider of Oliveira’s caliber a short-term contract, and suggests that it would be more suited for riders like Fabio di Giannantonio or Aleix Espargaro.
Source: Crash
