{"id":1901997,"date":"2026-04-24T11:32:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901997"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:32:46","slug":"luca-marini-wants-to-complete-the-circle-with-honda-despite-2027-motogp-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901997","title":{"rendered":"Luca Marini wants to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d with Honda, despite 2027 MotoGP rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Luca Marini wants to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d with Honda, despite 2027 MotoGP rumours<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Luca Marini says staying with Honda&#8217;s factory MotoGP team would be \u201cfantastic\u201d, despite rumours of an all-new rider line-up for 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T12:32:46+01:00\">24 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Luca Marini, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Luca Marini says it would be \u201cfantastic\u201d to continue at Honda\u2019s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d at the factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think from a manufacturer&#8217;s point of view, more bikes on track is better &#8211; more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,\u201d Marini said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut I don&#8217;t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I&#8217;m focused on my job and what I need to do here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-867b6a7ded78e89f375b9afbb1e7ee8925bcf9f0c8c1d93f49753b498fa8bdaf\">  Jerez predicted to give &#8220;a better signal&#8221; of Honda&#8217;s MotoGP level   Johann Zarco targets Suzuka 8 Hours hat-trick between MotoGP rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ce931357a8e5eac34ca801ae2dddfdc845efc84890f2f938a8e685cbbe6f7fcb\">  Aleix Espargaro discharged after \u201ccomplicated\u201d surgery: \u201cThe worst fall of my career\u201d   Aleix Espargaro has four vertebrae fused after Honda MotoGP test accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR\u2019s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Luca Marini<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Honda HRC (MotoGP)<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Honda<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting 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js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Luca Marini says staying with Honda&#8217;s factory MotoGP team would be \u201cfantastic\u201d, despite rumours of an all-new rider line-up for 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Luca Marini says it would be \u201cfantastic\u201d to continue at Honda\u2019s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d at the factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think from a manufacturer&#8217;s point of view, more bikes on track is better &#8211; more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,\u201d Marini said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut I don&#8217;t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I&#8217;m focused on my job and what I need to do here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-867b6a7ded78e89f375b9afbb1e7ee8925bcf9f0c8c1d93f49753b498fa8bdaf\">  Jerez predicted to give &#8220;a better signal&#8221; of Honda&#8217;s MotoGP level   Johann Zarco targets Suzuka 8 Hours hat-trick between MotoGP rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ce931357a8e5eac34ca801ae2dddfdc845efc84890f2f938a8e685cbbe6f7fcb\">  Aleix Espargaro discharged after \u201ccomplicated\u201d surgery: \u201cThe worst fall of my career\u201d   Aleix Espargaro has four vertebrae fused after Honda MotoGP test accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR\u2019s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Luca Marini says it would be \u201cfantastic\u201d to continue at Honda\u2019s factory MotoGP team in 2027, despite reports suggesting HRC is planning an all-new Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso line-up.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>But he also made clear his sights are set on staying to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d at the factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think from a manufacturer&#8217;s point of view, more bikes on track is better &#8211; more data and more chances to fight for better results, just because you have more riders, more bikes,\u201d Marini said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut I don&#8217;t know very well how the situation is at the moment, and I&#8217;m focused on my job and what I need to do here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be fantastic to continue with Honda and the factory team because we are doing a great job, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-867b6a7ded78e89f375b9afbb1e7ee8925bcf9f0c8c1d93f49753b498fa8bdaf\">  Jerez predicted to give &#8220;a better signal&#8221; of Honda&#8217;s MotoGP level   Johann Zarco targets Suzuka 8 Hours hat-trick between MotoGP rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the target for everybody is the same and it would be nice to continue like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A double podium finisher with Ducati at VR46, Marini scored just 14 points during his debut 2024 season with Honda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ce931357a8e5eac34ca801ae2dddfdc845efc84890f2f938a8e685cbbe6f7fcb\">  Aleix Espargaro discharged after \u201ccomplicated\u201d surgery: \u201cThe worst fall of my career\u201d   Aleix Espargaro has four vertebrae fused after Honda MotoGP test accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He then made a big leap forward with 142 points last year, but unlike Mir and LCR\u2019s Johann Zarco, Marini is still seeking his first Honda MotoGP rostrum.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093371\/1\/luca-marini-wants-complete-circle-honda-despite-2027-motogp-rumours&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Luca Marini wants to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d with 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