As it should have leaked out, the decision on the 2020 season is decided by Alex Marquez. He stays in Moto2 and will drive for Petronas-Sprinta. The contract should already be signed.
Alex Marquez stays in Moto2 and drives for Petronas
Team owner Razlan Razali, who is also CEO of the Sepang International Circuit, wants to build a strong team for 2020. In addition to Alex Marquez Hafizh Syahrin should be the second driver. Syahrin’s contract in MotoGP expires at the end of the season and will not be renewed by Tech3-KTM. Herve Poncharal will replace him with Brad Binder.
The contracts between Petronas and Syahrin have not yet been completed. If they do not agree, it is also possible that Pawi will stay in the team and form the number two.
Ahead there were rumors that Lorenzo could leave HRC Honda, Takaaki Nakagami could get his place and Alex Marquez then should drive in the MotoGP for LCR Honda. It was also said that Lorenzo will switch back to Ducati in 2020. All these were only rumors. Lorenzo has already announced, that he will recover properly and then fulfill his contract with Honda. His contract runs until the end of 2020.
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