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In a post-Marquez world, Honda only has one rider signed beyond 2024, and it isn’t 2020 champion Joan Mir. Mir has a lot to prove against Luca Marini next year
In 2024, there will be a clear hierarchy within the Repsol Honda MotoGP team. On one side, there is Joan Mir, an established Honda rider and MotoGP champion. On the other side, there is Luca Marini, a newcomer to the team. Marini has a two-year contract with Honda, while Mir’s contract expires at the end of the upcoming MotoGP season. This is a result of Honda having to replace Marc Marquez unexpectedly, limiting their options for free agents. Miguel Oliveira and Johann Zarco were considered but were put off by the one-year commitment Honda was offering. Ultimately, Honda valued Marini’s skills and potential enough to offer him a multi-year contract.
