winningest manufacturer in mo-
torcycle racing history definitely
has the innate
engineering abil-
ity and corporate determination
to
get themselves out. But who
will hold the torch?
They need a fine rider. One
with ability, dedication, and a de
-
gree of patience, because these
things take time.
In the wake of Marquez's
decision to walk, speculation
has been rife. There are some
notable possibilities.
Zarco has a wealth of experi
-
ence and has just lost his Ducati
ride.
He was snapped up by the
satellite LCR team, and boss Lu
-
cio Cecchinello insists they will
not let him
go, and the French
W
hen you find yourself in
a dark place, given com-
petence and willpower,
you can generally
find a way
out. As long as you can find the
torch.
Nobody can doubt that the
Honda Racing Corporation, cur
-
rently in a very dark place, lacks
competence
and willpower. The
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CN II IN THE PADDOCK
BY MICHAEL SCOTT
Will Miguel Oliveira
pick up where Marc
Marquez left off?
WHO WILL CARRY
THE TORCH FOR HONDA?
