In the absence of the signature that will make Luca Marini a factory Honda MotoGP rider for the next two seasons, one of the main keys to the deal is the Italian's ambition and desire to go his own way, without the supposed shelter provided by his brother Valentino Rossi.
It is striking that Marini would choose to give up a Ducati, the most competitive bike on the grid, to embark on a project with Honda - which has the worst bike judging by its results. However, the move is even more paradoxical when considering the driving force behind it.
