Davide Brivio will reportedly replace Alberto Puig as Repsol Honda’s team boss.
The sensational move is the latest step by Honda to rejuvenate their struggling MotoGP project, Speedweek report.
The former boss of Yamaha and Suzuki is currently working in Formula 1 with Alpine but has become frustrated by the lack of influence he has been afforded.
A switch back into the MotoGP paddock ahead of the 2024 season now appears to be on the cards.
Honda are notably losing Marc Marquez, the lowest ebb of their recent travails.
But they have responded with significant restructuring, including the exit of technical director Shinichi Kokubu.
General Manager Tetsuhiro Kuwata could be next out of the door, while Jose Manuel Escamez will leave the MotoGP team to become team manager of Honda’s WorldSBK squad.
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