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With younger brother Luca Marini now confirmed as joining HRC in place of Marc Marquez next season, perhaps a #46 NSR500 will finally be heading to Tavullia in the near future.
Valentino Rossi dominated the 2002 and 2003 seasons with Repsol Honda, but left the team under controversial circumstances when he switched to Yamaha in 2004. He has always been bothered by the fact that he never received a 500cc Honda from 2001, the bike that he was supposed to receive after winning his first premier-class championship. Rossi has all of his bikes at home, except for the Hondas. He has spoken with Alberto Puig and requested at least the 500cc Honda, as it was promised to him but never arrived. He would be happy if Honda changes their mind and gives him the bike, as he would take good care of it and give it a special place in his house.
