Rins Expected To Be On Yamaha Next Year
Cycle News Staff | July 11, 2023
Alex Rins’ time at LCR Honda may last only one season as rumors persist he is set to replace Franco Morbidelli on the factory Yamaha team alongside Fabio Quartararo.
Despite taking a surprising win at the 2023 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, Rins has endured a tough time at LCR Honda which culminated in a broken leg suffered at the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, with a return date still to be confirmed.
According to manager Carlo Pernat, who is busy trying to find a ride in MotoGP for his Moto2 rising star Tony Arbolino, “It’s clear to me that Rins will ride for Yamaha next year,” he told German publication Speedweek.
Morbidelli is said to want to continue with the Monster Energy Yamaha team for next season but two seasons of underwhelming performances mean he’s likely to be on the out for 2024. He would then be likely to join Ducati, either in the VR46 team or at Gresini Ducati, in place of Fabio Di Giannantonio. CN
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