Bezzecchi: “It would be weird without Marini”

Rumors are rife in the paddock of MotoGP since Honda is taking its time to reveal the name of Marc Marquez's replacement. If recently, Luca Marini seems to be the first name on the list, nothing is official yet and the Italian driver takes pleasure in making vague remarks when discussing the subject.

At a press conference in Valencia, the main person concerned leaves more clues than before, but still refrains from giving a clear answer.

“I think the news will come quickly, but there is nothing I can say at the moment, loose Marini. I feel good and I'm constantly improving. If I have the opportunity to realize my dream of becoming a factory driver, I know that I will be ready to take on this choice, although it will shock many people. »

Then asked about his feelings in the event that the Valencia Grand Prix would be his last in the Italian team, the No. 10 is already using the past tense.

“It was a fantastic trip with VR46, I had the best moments of my career there, and I thank all the team members for that. I have enjoyed every race weekend and will continue to do so here in Valencia. »

A Di Giannantonio – Bezzecchi line-up in 2024?

On the other side of the team's garage Valentino Rossi, Marco Bezzecchi is also kept silent, but admits that the departure of his compatriot and teammate for four seasons would leave a feeling of emptiness in the stable box.

"I think you know more than me, because I don't know anything, begins n°72 when asked about the announcement which seems imminent. That would be weird, because we shared the same bike first in Moto2, then in MotoGP.

In the event that I'm lined up alongside another teammate next year, I'll have to get used to it, but perhaps it's also an opportunity for me to finally ride alongside Valentino Rossi » he adds, laughing.

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On a more serious note, we don't have to look very far when wondering what future teammate Bezzecchi might have. Fabio Di Giannantonio already seems to have knocked on the door of Team VR46.

“I have a good chance of appearing on the track on Tuesday, and a better chance of keeping a ride in 2024 since my victory in Qatar. It seems that the second VR46 is the only machine available, so I'm waiting for Luca to decide to announce his departure." laughs the Italian before apologizing when he sees that it made Marini laugh less.

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