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Honda will definitely not go ahead with what seemed like its ‘plan A’ for replacing Marc Marquez – promoting 2024 LCR signing Johann Zarco straight to the factory team. Here’s Zarco’s take on it
Repsol Honda plans to seek a replacement for Marc Marquez for the 2024 MotoGP season through the open market, rather than directly promoting Johann Zarco from the satellite LCR Honda team, according to Zarco himself. Although initially expected to be Marquez’s natural successor, Zarco will fulfill his LCR contract instead. Zarco expressed interest in joining the factory team and improving its performance, but will now focus on LCR. Zarco believes LCR will receive increased support from Honda and noted that the factory team is only seeking a one-year deal for Marquez’s replacement. Zarco prefers the stability of a two-year commitment with LCR, allowing for bike development and increased investment from Honda.
Source: The Race
