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Honda team boss Alberto Puig has revealed that the team are interested in signing reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin should he become available at the end of this season.
Honda team boss Alberto Puig has expressed interest in signing MotoGP champion Jorge Martin if he becomes available at the end of the season. Martin is rumored to be considering terminating his contract with Aprilia early, though Aprilia insists the contract should be honored until 2026. Puig mentioned that if Martin were to become available, Honda would consider him due to his talent. However, Honda is firm on not poaching riders with current contracts. With a vacancy for 2026 due to Luca Marini’s contract expiring, competition for the spot includes Pedro Acosta and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Additionally, LCR rider Johann Zarco is a potential internal option for Honda’s factory team. Zarco has played a significant role in Honda’s recent performance improvements.
