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With practically nothing more to ask from a 2024 run in the lower parts of the standings due to a Honda still stuck compared to the more responsive Yamaha, Luca Marini, on the eve of the last seasonal effort in Barcelona, after briefly pointing out the shortcomings of his RC213 V, cast his gaze to the upcoming championship as far as the battle for the very top positions is concerned, as well as making his personal prediction about the one nearing its conclusion.
"Rear grip remains our handicap, but there are different solutions for that. Have I already talked to Espargaro and Albesiano? No, it's still early and then they all have contracts in place that prevent them from working, so it's right to wait for the deadline and the right time," he said about a hypothetical first confrontation with future test rider Aleix and the new technical manager.
"How do I see the confrontation between Bagnaia and Martin? I think racing here can be a help for Pecco. He has the cards to win both races, but it's not enough, so he'll have to be smart to put Jorge under stress by leading him to mistakes especially on Sunday, or Saturday so he can play it with more chance the next day - the suggestion to his friend and companion at Academy VR46 - The problem is that when you're fighting with someone who has a podium machine, the only way is to move by cunning.Do I expect the two of them at the front and the others rather detached? Absolutely."
Looking ahead to 2025 according to the Marquesan, the outcome of the World Championship has been defined in advance. "I notice so much interest in having Marquez as the winner again, so I think the outcome is already written," he said with a hint of conspiracy, " Pecco will, however, have the chance of a lifetime to insert himself among the four best in history. Should he manage to beat Marc finally everyone will recognize the champion he is, since although he has already won two titles he has not been given enough credit."
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