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June 12th, 2023, Mdub nailed it.It is now known, that basically he showed interest in Gresini for a long time in 2023, but wanted to give Honda time. Gresini, to their credit, said, 'Take your time' and he even said if they find a rider, then go for it. We all know that the crunch point was after the Misano test, when he trialed the 2024 Honda.It wasn't a 'bombshell' move to those who follow the sport closely, but it was to outsiders. The biggest name in the sport breaking a lucrative contract to ride for a customer team. Also, in the spirit of this thread, who knows what ripple effects it will have? IF Marquez won the 2025 and 2026 world titles, would Bagnaia leave the team that formed him? For example.
June 12th, 2023, Mdub nailed it.
It is now known, that basically he showed interest in Gresini for a long time in 2023, but wanted to give Honda time. Gresini, to their credit, said, 'Take your time' and he even said if they find a rider, then go for it. We all know that the crunch point was after the Misano test, when he trialed the 2024 Honda.
It wasn't a 'bombshell' move to those who follow the sport closely, but it was to outsiders. The biggest name in the sport breaking a lucrative contract to ride for a customer team. Also, in the spirit of this thread, who knows what ripple effects it will have? IF Marquez won the 2025 and 2026 world titles, would Bagnaia leave the team that formed him? For example.
