TOKYO - Team Honda probably will not wear the three riders in the next season. Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Simoncelli is believed to be released by the team of the Japanese manufacturer.
This year, Honda uses three motors, after joining the Casey Stoner Dani Pedrosa and Dovizioso. While Simoncelli with the satellite Gresini team, but he wore the same motor with three Repsol Honda rider.
However, Honda Racing boss Shuhei Nakamoto said Honda will make budget reductions beginning next year. He also felt confident that only Stoner and Pedrosa, who will be retained next season.
"It's a difficult time, the economic crisis is far from over. On top of all that Japan has a big problem since the disaster last spring. Honda is not immune to it. So we had to cut the budget, "said Nakamoto.
"If I was forced to make an announcement today relating to our rider, 2012, I just talk our working team as Stoner and Pedrosa is still under contract next season. So I have to say goodbye to the Simoncelli and Dovizioso, "he said.
However, Nakamoto still ask for a second rider in the Italian patient to make sure. "The budget will be cut, but I do not know how big. In mid-August all should be clear, "he said.
While Motosprint reported that the possibility that there are only four Honda 1000cc motorcycle in the 2012 season, two for factory team and two for the satellite team. Currently Honda lowers the six motors.
So where do Dovizoso and Simoncelli will switch?
whether to remain in MOTO1 2012 by selecting another team or switch to another race event?
What do you think?
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