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Honda has officially named its replacement for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, picking out Luca Marini from the VR46 Ducati squad
Honda has chosen Luca Marini to replace Marc Marquez in the MotoGP championship. Marini, currently with the VR46 Ducati squad, will join Honda for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Honda’s decision contradicts earlier reports that they were only interested in a one-year deal, allowing them more flexibility for 2025. Marini’s commitment to a two-year contract means that his teammate, Joan Mir, will be entering a contract year alone in the factory line-up. Marini is set to make his debut on the RC213V in the upcoming post-season test, while Fabio Di Giannantonio is expected to fill his vacated spot at VR46.
