One more jigsaw piece has been slotted into place in the 2018 MotoGP line up. This morning, the Marc VDS team confirmed that Tom Lüthi is to take the second Honda RC213V alongside Franco Morbidelli for the 2018 season.
Lüthi was reckoned to be the outsider for the open seat at Marc VDS, with both Sam Lowes and Stefan Bradl in the running.
But the Swiss rider’s maturity and previous – albeit brief – experience aboard a MotoGP bike was what swung the deal. Having a rider of Lüthi’s experience alongside Franco Morbidelli also helps lessen the risk of running two rookies in MotoGP.
Lüthi’s signing leaves just two seats unclaimed in MotoGP. The two Avintia Ducati rides are still open, though paddock rumor strongly links Xavier Simeon and Tito Rabat to the bikes. An announcement on those seats is not expected in the near future.
Source: Marc VDS Racing; Photo: Tom Lüthi (Facebook)
This article was originally published on MotoMatters, and is republished here on Asphalt & Rubber with permission by the author.
