A lot of discontent at Honda risks compromising harmony in the MotoGP box. Marc Márquez, his brother Álex, Lucio Cecchinello and Cal Crutchlow were disappointed.
The domino effect on the MotoGP rider market is about to happen at Honda. The arrival of Pol Espargaro in the factory team is a rather delicate decision and one which gives rise to a lot of discontent. Starting at Marc Márquez which renewed for four seasons before learning about Japanese plans. His brother álex came out of Repsol Honda without even racing a Grand Prix.
Of course, behind the choice of Pol, there is the approval of the eight-time World Champion, who has to deal with bad luck with a good heart. Besides, who could offer him a contract of more than 15 million euros per season? Marc Marquez is like a lion in a cage and for the moment he will have to be patient. His brother álex, on the other hand, must accept the descent into the team of Lucio Cecchinello without the possibility of showing its true value. And without the time needed to settle into the MotoGP class. Overall, it will receive special treatment at LCR Honda, with a factory RC213V as was guaranteed at Cal Crutchlow. But why didn't HRC immediately offer him a place on the satellite team?
Farewell to Crutchlow
Other bad moods persist in the box Lucio Cecchinello. The manager had expressed his desire to continue with Crutchlow, which in five MotoGP seasons brought 9 podiums and 3 victories. It's no secret that the LCR team is heavily funded by HRC. The disadvantage is that Lucio Cecchinello has no say in the drivers. And the Japanese management formed by Takeo Yokoyama, Tetsuhiro Kuwata et Shinichi Kokubu suggests that they prefer Takaaki Nakagami. Not only because of age, but also economically, because it brings a major sponsor like Idemitsu.
To compensate for the results of Cal Crutchlow, Pol Espargaro will take over, who will have to face a formidable teammate like Marc Márquez. The Briton just has to find a downward agreement with Aprilia or definitively say goodbye to MotoGP.
