This year, during the 2024 post-season MotoGP test, many manufacturers brought their 2025 machines, if only partially. But at Honda, the strategy was different, the Japanese having preferred to settle for developments. Something which aroused the anger of Joan Mir, who fared quite poorly on the handlebars of the Motorcycle in question.
MotoGP: Zarco stays the course
Conversely, Johann Zarco, very comfortable since the start of the summer season, appeared rather satisfied with the developments tested. His tenth time served as a final performance before turning to next season. A dissonance between Honda drivers reveals a very frustrating situation for the official drivers, who very rarely manage to match the French's times. Therefore, we imagine that the contribution of Aleix Espargaro, now test driver for Honda's European zone, is greatly awaited. Even if there probably won't be a miracle.
« It was a useful and exciting test“, spoke Johann Zarco, the day after the Barcelona test day. “We had the opportunity to compare and analyze different parts, which is always very important when determining the path forward in February. I end the season with many positive conclusions and I believe we will take a step forward next year. A big thank you to the team, HRC, sponsors and everyone who supports us unconditionally.”
A positive speech which contrasts with that of Joan Mir, whose adventure with Honda seems decidedly off to a bad start. For his part, JZ5 had never seemed so serene, determined and enthusiastic. So, we imagine that the harvest could be good next season, as long as his machine does not continue in a direction that suits him…
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Article published on 11/23/2024 at 6:15 a.m.
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