Rins and Oliveira: a guaranteed future in MotoGP, but no signatures yet

Rins and Oliveira: a guaranteed future in MotoGP, but no signatures yet

Alex and Miguel seem destined for Honda LCR and Aprilia RNF, though the agreements are yet to be confirmed. The Assen weekend could prove decisive for both

 

23.06.2022 ( Aggiornata il 23.06.2022 15:35 )

Many rumours are circulating, some reliable and others less so, all of which relate to the MotoGP riders’ market which opened already at Qatar and is about to explode this summer. A decisive step in terms of future contracts came following the announcement that Suzuki is set to withdraw from the championship. Alex Rins is of course involved, as is Miguel Oliveira, despite the latter competing for KTM. Two important announcements are expected over the Assen race weekend.

Everyone wants Rins, LCR will get him


Alex’s name has been heard almost everywhere. Any possible attempt to save team Ecstar would have also involved the Barcelona rider, with talk of a theoretical move to KTM. It then looked as if the Spaniard were destined for Aprilia RNF, with team bosses appearing close to making a decision.

Later on, after the rider chatted with Ducati and was spotted in various hospitality units, the news emerged that Honda was keen to have Rins, although not on the factory HRC team, where his current team-mate Joan Mir, is headed. Alex would instead compete with the LCR four-cylinder.

At this point of the season, it looks certain that Rins will form part of Lucio Cecchinello’s satellite squad, although this is still to be confirmed on paper. It is very likely that the official announcement will be made this coming weekend.

Oliveira, didn’t you want a Honda? For Miguel, two years with Aprilia RNF


In truth, Miguel was expected to move to Honda LCR, something we previously wrote about, and not as a joke. But Aprilia RNF has apparently been more prompt and determined in its negotiations with the Portuguese rider, who currently rides for the factory KTM team.

Oliveira is expected to ride the RS-GP for the satellite team, with sources who work with the Noale manufacturer considering this a likely proposition. Likely, but yet to be confirmed, with an actual contract still to be signed.

And so we await official confirmation regarding Alex Rins... The Dutch GP comes right before the summer break and, for both sponsors and riders alike, heading off to the beach (or mountains) knowing what they will race for the next two years and for whom gives them a real sense of serenity. While Miguel will race for RNF for two years, during 2023 and 2024.

Translated by Heather Watson

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