Davide Brivio’s potential arrival as the new boss at Repsol Honda was reportedly the key factor in Valentino Rossi sanctioning his brother Luca Marini’s move from Rossi’s VR46 team to Repsol Honda for the 2024 MotoGP season. Although Marini’s move is not yet officially confirmed, it is considered imminent.
This decision initially surprised the MotoGP paddock, but the possibility of Brivio joining Repsol Honda provided a clearer context. Brivio, who is currently with Alpine in Formula 1, has been tipped to replace Alberto Puig as the Repsol Honda team boss. However, Brivio has stated that he is committed to Alpine and has no plans to take another position, feeling comfortable in his current role.
Brivio’s potential move to Repsol Honda could happen in 2025, after the expiration of both his and Puig’s current contracts, rather than next year. This shift in management could be a significant factor in Marini’s decision to join Repsol Honda, especially given Rossi’s close relationship with Brivio. The Italian was instrumental in Rossi’s move from Honda to Yamaha, a partnership that became legendary in MotoGP history.
Speaking to SPEEDWEEK.com, Brivio stated: ‘I currently have no plans to take another position and I feel comfortable at Alpine. In addition, there is no job for me elsewhere, no one has offered me anything. So I’ll keep doing what I’m doing at the moment. Would I consider a job offer? That’s difficult to answer because I would have to know who is asking and what a possible offer is about. I know how there is speculation at the moment, but I have a job at Alpine for next year. I’m happy here and I’m not thinking about any other job’
In his career, Brivio has overseen MotoGP championships for Rossi at Yamaha and Joan Mir at Suzuki in 2020. His son, Luca Brivio, currently works within Rossi’s VR46 MotoGP team, further strengthening the bond between the two families.
The situation remains complex, with Brivio’s commitment to Alpine and the ongoing speculation about his future role in MotoGP. This development adds another layer of intrigue to the MotoGP paddock, particularly regarding team management and rider movements.