VR46 rider Luca Marini recently gave an interview to Mowmag where he discussed several hot topics in MotoGP, including the upcoming arrival of Liberty Media, Aleix Espargaró’s key role at Honda, and the recent boos aimed at Marc Marquez in Italy…
The brother of Valentino Rossi started by explaining what it means to be a rider in the current era of MotoGP. For him, professionalism is more crucial than ever: “ you have to train, eat well, be organized and improve every day, it’s not enough to get on the motorcycle and turn the handle. » Even though he devotes a lot of time to racing, he does not forget the importance of his family: “you can also have all the problems in the world at home, but as soon as you get on the bike, everything fades away. »
He then spoke about his difficult experience with Honda.
Marini admits that the season is complicated, and that he hoped for better: “ what I didn’t expect was to start so far away. I knew Honda’s difficulties, but with the 2024 project I imagined we would start a notch higher, instead we went backwards. » According to him, the key lies in communication with Japan: “ we must be able to create more bridges between Japan and the standsto get information sooner and more accurately. »
Luca Marini: « with or without Marc Marquez, what matters is being on the top step of the podium »
Another subject discussed is the arrival ofAleix Espargaró chez Honda from 2025.
Marini believes he will bring great experience, but emphasizes the importance of teamwork: “
Aleix is the one with the most experience of all,
but what makes the difference are the engineers and the working group around the pilot. »
As for the imminent arrival of
Liberty Media a MotoGP,
Marini is aware that this could bring big changes: “ we need more and more fansand even if Formula 1 is often
boringshe managed to create a craze amazing despite an inferior product. »
Regarding
Marc Marqueztarget of recent booing in Italy, Luca Marini remain careful: I better not answer, otherwise it will be a big mess! » He prefers to concentrate on his own performances: “
with or without Marc Marquez, what matters is being on the top step of the podium. »
Luca Marini is ready for the future of MotoGP, but he knows that many challenges remain, including adapting to a new world under the influence of Liberty
Media.
