Iker Lecuonawho will replace the injured Àlex Rins in the Italian team Lucio Cecchinello, acknowledged that he was “happy” to be back in MotoGP, in a competitive team. However, the Valencian, who is among the candidates to replace Marc Márquez at Repsol Honda, also acknowledged that “It’s a kick in the balls” for Repsol Honda to bet on another young driver to replace Cervera’s.
“Happy, how can I be! In the end there are two more races here with one team that last time it was very good, being competitive with the Hondas and that makes me happy,” he said.
Lecuona admitted to being disappointed that Honda did not consider replacing Marc Márquez in 2024. “Yes, it’s a disappointment. In fact, when they tell me it’s a downfall, after all the effort, sacrifice and work, because in the end you’re excited about something because you’re there, every day, working for a goal that’s latter is being done. did not come, for A or B, I say nothing.”
“Yes, a fall is coming, They told me this during the Jerez race weekend.but I have to do positive things and the goal is to sign two more years with HRC, with the official Honda factory team,” acknowledged Iker Lecuona.
“I know that I am highly valued and that they love me, that is why they have signed me again for two years. They trust me and they renewed me again and now to enter MotoGP. Removing the few negatives that I can think of, I am still happy and grateful to renew for them for two years and for them to give me this opportunity,” stressed Lecuona, who will complete his sixth grand prix as a substitute driver at Honda.
As such, Lecuona was forceful in answering what it would mean for him if Repsol Honda chose another young driver to replace Márquez. Fermin AldeguerMoto2 rider, will appear as one of the candidates in the pool. “It would screw me one hundred percent, you can’t imagine what a kick in the balls that would be.”. I say clearly. Honda is not there to hire a young driver with no experience. I’m still young, but I have two years of experience in MotoGP and I’ve done very good races here, fast, I’ve done five races on Honda and I’ve been with others. “It’s a kick that hurts and you need half an hour to recover.”has closed.
Source: La Verdad
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