When Marc Marquez announced his departure from Honda at the end of 2023, it sparked something in Luca Marini. It reminded him of his childhood dreams - riding in the same iconic colours once worn by his half-brother Valentino Rossi at HRC. Leaving behind the comfort and solid results of his family-run VR46 Racing Team, the Italian took a leap of faith to join Honda’s 'resurrection' project at its lowest point.
Now, as the team shows clear signs of recovery, the 28-year-old speaks with Autosport about Honda’s transformation, his own evolution as a rider and the mindset driving him through one of MotoGP’s toughest challenges.
