Marini stepped up to the premier class in 2021 with the VR46-backed side of the Avintia squad, ahead of Valentino Rossi’s team’s takeover of the latter’s grid slots for 2022.
Over the last two years with VR46, Marini has scored two grand prix podiums – both of which in 2023, with the first coming in America when he was second, before he was third last week in Qatar.
The half-brother of Valentino Rossi was signed to VR46 for the 2024 season, but became a firm favourite for the vacant factory Honda seat alongside Joan Mir during the Malaysian GP weekend.
On Saturday at the Valencia Grand Prix, VR46 has announced that it will part ways with Marini.
In a post on its social media platforms, VR46 wished Marini good luck on his next steps – with a Honda announcement expected imminently.
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Source: Autosport