A remarkable shortlist which included Jorge Lorenzo was reportedly drawn up by Honda as they searched for someone to race at the San Marino MotoGP this weekend.
Dovizioso was even asked to race directly by LCR owner Lucio Cecchinello but turned the request down.Video of Will Marc Marquez join MV AGUSTA in 2025?LCR Honda needed to replace Alex Rins, who is still injured, and their usual replacement Iker Lecuona is racing this weekend in WorldSBK.
But the consideration of three-time MotoGP champion Lorenzo was particularly stunning.Takahashi, who won the Suzuka 8 Hours with Honda last month, enters at the most difficult possible time for the Japanese manufacturer.Then last Sunday in the Catalunya MotoGP, three Hondas were the final three to finish.
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