P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Miguel Oliveira has emerged as Honda’s top target to replace Marc Marquez.
The potential move for Maverick Vinales fell through, so they have been considering Aleix Espargaro as a possible candidate. However, Fabio di Giannantonio is also hoping to secure the seat for himself. Honda, on the other hand, is interested in Oliveira for the final available bike on the 2024 MotoGP rider line-up. Oliveira is looking for a three-year contract and a substantial salary from Honda. If Oliveira reaches a deal with Honda, he would need to seek permission from Aprilia’s CEO, Massimo Rivola, as he currently has a factory contract with Aprilia, not RNF. While Aprilia claims their riders have no release clauses in their contracts, there is still a possibility of Oliveira leaving, possibly through a financial penalty. In such a case, Di Giannantonio may become a potential option for RNF.
Source: Crash
