Motorsport.com has been able to learn that the first contacts between both parties gave way to a second phase of the negotiation, which should be closed in the next 15 days.
The probable arrival of Alex Rins to Lucio Cecchinello ‘s team depends on several factors. In the first place, the approval of Honda, which has that power in the case of its satellite team. And, obviously, to reach an agreement in economic terms.
In that sense, the positions were considerably closer this weekend, at the Sachsenring, where the Barcelona runner did not participate in Sunday’s race as a result of the left wrist injury sustained in the accident he suffered in Montmeló .
“Obviously Honda has spoken with the two Suzuki riders, who called us after the news about the future of their team became known,” agreed Alberto Puig, HRC team manager, just a few days ago.
With the market in full swing, the possibility that the two current Suzuki riders end up on a Honda next season is very real, given that Joan Mir has everything agreed with the golden wing brand to become the Marc Márquez’s new partner. The future of his brother, Alex, will depend on the movements that occur and the vacancies that remain.
Like most structures, LCR has been weighing options for next year’s starting lineup. Ai Ogura has everything going for him to replace Takaaki Nakagami on Idemitsu’s side of the box. That deal will likely relegate Taka to a testing role, alongside Stefan Bradl, who is under contract for 2023.
For the other RC213V, the one now driven by Alex Márquez, there have been various candidates in recent months. Honda was approached by Aki Ajo to assess the incorporation of Jack Miller, who finally decided to sign for KTM , where he will form a partnership with Brad Binder. Miguel Oliveira was another of those interested in that bike, although the Portuguese has knocked on all doors.
All those who a week ago took Gresini’s hiring of the player from Pragal for granted, in the last hours were much less determined. The main stumbling block for Oliveira’s arrival in the Faenza squad is economic: Ducati does not plan to take charge of his file given that, due to his age (27 years old), he does not fit into the philosophy of promoting young riders that justified the contribution by Enea Bastianini, whose contract is directly with the manufacturer of Borgo Panigale .
The Beast signed his new bond with the Bologna constructor this past Saturday, and now it remains to be seen if he will be the one to promote the official team, or if the chosen one will be Jorge Martín. Whoever doesn’t, will put on Pramac ‘s jumpsuit.
In the event that Oliveira does not finalize his alliance with Gresini, it is most likely that he will join RNF, where Massimo Rivola has given the go-ahead, although his first candidate was always Raúl Fernández, who is still blocked by KTM.
Pol Espargaró, for his part, is finalizing the details of his return to KTM, but at Tech 3, where it is still not clear who his partner will be due to the immobility of the Austrian manufacturer, who surprisingly has no problem retaining, against his will. , Remy Gardner and Fernandez .
