The Frenchman as a substitute expects to experience with LCR for the following two seasons, having signed to make the transfer to the satellite tv for pc Honda workforce from Pramac Ducati earlier this 12 months.
Zarco admission follows the revelation that Honda is pursuing present RNF Aprilia rider Miguel Oliveira as Marquez’s substitute on the works Repsol squad.
Forward of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, Zarco confessed he seen himself because the almost certainly option to fill Gresini Ducati-bound Marquez’s spot, however advised the Japanese producer had a distinct view of the scenario.
“I actually thought I might be the pure candidate, however there are lots of different causes that it didn’t prove ‘naturally’,” Zarco mentioned.
“It’s not vibrant to be within the manufacturing unit workforce simply because the seat is free. I’ve to be there as a result of they needed me.
“In the meanwhile Marc mentioned ‘no’, I anticipated far more enthusiasm from Honda and the manufacturing unit workforce to push for this.”
Zarco additionally acknowledged that LCR boss Lucio Cecchinello can be loath to lose the rider he has signed for 2024, and that by staying with the satellite tv for pc workforce he has extra possibilities of with the ability to lengthen his MotoGP profession past subsequent 12 months.
“It’s logical that Lucio desires to work with me, as a result of I’m preventing for the highest 5 within the championship, and for him it may possibly encourage his sponsors,” mentioned Zarco.
“It’s higher to essentially see [through] this undertaking with Lucio and Honda, than attempt to be within the manufacturing unit workforce for only one 12 months. Possibly it may be extra attention-grabbing for the wage if in case you have a two-year undertaking, than in the event you simply put in power for one 12 months.”
Oliveira confirmed final week in Indonesia he had an “method” from Honda about the opportunity of changing Marquez, however burdened he had not but had a concrete provide.
Requested for an replace on the scenario on Thursday, the Portuguese rider mentioned: “Nothing else so as to add on my facet. If that [an offer] comes, I’ll have extra to say.”
