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Luca Marini wants to “complete the circle” with Honda, despite 2027 MotoGP rumours
Luca Marini says staying with Honda’s factory MotoGP team would be “fantastic”, despite rumours of an all-new rider line-up for 2027.
Luca Marini says it would be “fantastic” to continue at Honda’s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.
Even if both Marini and team-mate Joan Mir are forced to make way, new Honda options could become available if Tech3 swaps KTM machinery for RCVs in the 850cc era.
Marini said that Honda expanding to six machines, by adding Tech3 alongside LCR and the official HRC team, would be a good move for the manufacturer.
But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to “complete the circle” at the factory team.
“I think from a manufacturer’s point of view, more bikes on track is better – more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,” Marini said.
“But I don’t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I’m focused on my job and what I need to do here.
“It would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.
“We did a fantastic step forward in these couple of years and it would be nice to complete the circle and fight for podiums in the next few years.
“I think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.”
A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.
He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR’s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.
Marini had been linked with a potential move to Yamaha for 2027, but the factory seems to have settled on a Jorge Martin-Ai Ogura line-up.
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Luca Marini says staying with Honda’s factory MotoGP team would be “fantastic”, despite rumours of an all-new rider line-up for 2027.
Luca Marini says it would be “fantastic” to continue at Honda’s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.
Even if both Marini and team-mate Joan Mir are forced to make way, new Honda options could become available if Tech3 swaps KTM machinery for RCVs in the 850cc era.
Marini said that Honda expanding to six machines, by adding Tech3 alongside LCR and the official HRC team, would be a good move for the manufacturer.
But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to “complete the circle” at the factory team.
“I think from a manufacturer’s point of view, more bikes on track is better – more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,” Marini said.
“But I don’t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I’m focused on my job and what I need to do here.
“It would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.
“We did a fantastic step forward in these couple of years and it would be nice to complete the circle and fight for podiums in the next few years.
“I think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.”
A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.
He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR’s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.
Marini had been linked with a potential move to Yamaha for 2027, but the factory seems to have settled on a Jorge Martin-Ai Ogura line-up.
Luca Marini says it would be “fantastic” to continue at Honda’s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.
Even if both Marini and team-mate Joan Mir are forced to make way, new Honda options could become available if Tech3 swaps KTM machinery for RCVs in the 850cc era.
Marini said that Honda expanding to six machines, by adding Tech3 alongside LCR and the official HRC team, would be a good move for the manufacturer.
But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to “complete the circle” at the factory team.
“I think from a manufacturer’s point of view, more bikes on track is better – more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,” Marini said.
“But I don’t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I’m focused on my job and what I need to do here.
“It would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.
“We did a fantastic step forward in these couple of years and it would be nice to complete the circle and fight for podiums in the next few years.
“I think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.”
A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.
He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR’s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.
Marini had been linked with a potential move to Yamaha for 2027, but the factory seems to have settled on a Jorge Martin-Ai Ogura line-up.
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