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Oliveira “not disappointed” by Honda’s MotoGP offer for 2024
Following Marc Marquez’s decision to leave Honda for Gresini Ducati in 2024, Miguel Oliveira emerged as Honda’s preferred choice to replace him. Oliveira is currently contracted to Aprilia for next year but had an option in his contract that allowed him to leave if a factory team offered him a deal. However, Honda only wanted to offer Oliveira a one-year deal to keep their options open for 2025 when most factory riders will be available. Oliveira stated that he understood it’s a business, and sometimes expectations don’t align with what is offered. He also mentioned that it would be too risky to break a relationship with one manufacturer without a guarantee of the future. Additionally, Pol Espargaro emerged as a possible option for Honda, but he confirmed that he will remain as a test rider for KTM, while Maverick Vinales reiterated his commitment to Aprilia but acknowledged that anything can happen in the future.
Forrás: motorsport
