There was no doubt about Aleix Espargaro's contribution to Honda, given his experience on several different machines but also the result obtained at Aprilia, which was nowhere before his arrival. However, perhaps we did not expect such positive feedback from Alberto Puig and the official drivers.
Espargaro x Zarco, the ideal duo for Honda in MotoGP?
Thus, with Johann Zarco, a very analytical driver with legendary pugnacity, they could form a great duo of development drivers, with the tricolor on the track, as a starter at LCR.
Here is the statement from the boss of the Honda HRC in MotoGP.
“I am very, very happy. We are very happy, very surprised. Not surprised because he's fast, he was on the podium on Sunday, so the guy has the speed! But I was very impressed with the way he spoke to our engineers, very direct, very precise and very clear in what he thinks are the strong points and the weak points of the bike.” exclaims the boss of the Honda team.
“That's what we wanted, someone experienced but also fast because in the end, you need a combination. It's very positive. He looks happy and I'm sure his contribution to us, to Honda, will be important. It’s starting and we should put a good plan in place with him.”he concludes.
It remains to be hoped that Honda will not attach more importance to the return of Aleix Espargaro than to that of Johann Zarco, which could lead to an evolution of the Japanese Motorcycle in a direction less suitable for the Frenchman, in terms of riding. . On the other hand, if the alchemy takes place, then this association could quickly produce great results. To be continued…
Article published on 11/29/2024 at 6:12 a.m.
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