Aleix Espargaro has joined Honda as a test driver after retiring from full-time MotoGP racing. And he’s already set to work on the team’s 2025 bike.
Espargaro announced that he will leave Aprilia in May 2024 and MotoGP Grid, at the end of the season. But he remains active in the sport.
He tested what he said. Honda Cycling for the first time in the post-season event in Barcelona in November. LCR Johann Zarko Espargaro did not test the 2024 machinery, instead focusing entirely on the successor.
Joan Mir is excited to work with Espargaro.Whose experience can be a valuable asset. He started more than 250 races in the premier class, winning three times and scoring 11 podiums.
He works behind the scenes with Stefan Bradl and Takaki Nakagami. Nakagami is testing in Malaysia ahead of the official pre-season event early next month.
Honda are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season. Their two teams moved up the standings, leaving them behind Yamaha at the bottom of the standings.
Alex Espargaro should keep quiet on Honda’s bike performance, says Johan Zarco
Previously, Zarco said the Honda backed off. With their 2025 bike, some shocking claims about their results. Fortunately, they still have time to develop.
In an interview with Paddock GPThe Frenchman was asked if he could share Espargaro’s thoughts ‘on the microphone’. But Honda clarified that it is keeping the details confidential.
The pre-season blackout begins at the end of the month and runs until February 2nd. The official Sepang test will follow three days later, allowing spectators to make their first conclusions on the performance of the bikes.
Zarco said: “No (I cannot speak about Espargaro’s opinion), because he is not allowed to speak, so it is better not to broadcast it.”
Marco Melandri says Honda riders are ‘in trouble’ ahead of the 2025 MotoGP season.
As well as Zarco, Honda factory riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini will be in close contact with Nakagami and Espargaro. At least this time they are looking to win the internal battle.
Zarco aims to remain Honda’s number one rider. In the championship. This makes the future uncertain, and in turn, casts doubt on the factory double.
Marco Melandri said Mir and Marini ‘are in trouble’ Before the new season. They combined for just 35 points last year and Melandri doubts they can get the team to the gridiron.
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