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Surprise second Ducati MotoGP rider enters frame to replace Marc Marquez
With Marc Marquez leaving Honda and joining Gresini Ducati next season, Honda has been searching for a replacement rider. Miguel Oliveira was the preferred option, but Honda only offered a one-year deal, so he is no longer available. Fabio Di Giannantonio from Gresini emerged as the favorite, but rumors started circulating that Moto2 race winner Fermin Aldeguer had an offer as well. However, Honda team boss Alberto Puig denied the rumors and stated that Di Giannantonio, Pol Espargaro, and Marini are the contenders for Marquez’s ride at Honda. Marini, who is contracted to VR46 Racing Team for 2024, did not deny the possibility of switching to Honda, as leading development at a factory team is appealing to him. Di Giannantonio, on the other hand, is not concerned about the competition for the Honda seat and is focused on performing well in the upcoming races.
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