Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini says he has no intention of going “impartial” from the VR46 Academy, regardless of his want to stay with HRC long-term.
Valentino Rossi’s half-brother made his MotoGP debut in 2021 with the VR46-managed Avintia Ducati entry, earlier than transferring to the VR46 crew the next yr and making his full-time premier class debut.
It appeared like Luca Marini would stay within the VR46 operation till 2024 earlier than being chosen as Marc Marquez’s late successor at Honda’s manufacturing facility crew.
After a troublesome first yr at Honda, Marini emerged as a constant runner for the model, whereas additionally proving to be very efficient in bike growth.
In the summertime, Honda confirmed Marini’s seat for 2026 following uncertainty, notably round his relationship with Jorge Martin.
Honda’s manufacturing facility seats will likely be a serious a part of the 2027 rider market, and whereas a variety of massive names have already been concerned, Marini stays dedicated to extending his time at HRC.
He additionally denied options {that a} longer stick with Honda would imply much less involvement with the VR46 Academy.
“That is not true,” he mentioned. As.
“I spend time with them every time I can.
“I am not on my option to independence. All I am attempting to do is give 100% each weekend.
“It’s true that within the manufacturing facility crew there are extra occasions and conferences than within the non-public crew, so it’s tough to search out time to be with the academy gamers.
At present, (Marco) Bezzecchi can also be within the manufacturing facility crew, as is Pecco (Bagnaia).
“It isn’t really easy to be collectively, however between us every little thing is identical as at all times.”
Marini completed the 2025 season in thirteenth place within the championship, simply six factors behind Johann Zarco, who received the Grand Prix at Le Mans in an RC213V.
The Italian suffered a critical crash throughout testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours, inflicting him to overlook three rounds from Aragon to Assen.
Nevertheless, within the second half of the season when he returned, he achieved his finest outcomes as a Honda rider.
