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Honda planning extensive testing schedule for 2024 MotoGP season
Due to their poor results last year, Honda and Yamaha will receive certain advantages agreed upon by the other manufacturers and championship bodies. These advantages include the ability to continue developing their engines throughout the season while the other manufacturers’ development is frozen, as well as the option to conduct unlimited private test days with their race riders. Honda has already planned a private test calendar with up to 22 outings, although this plan may be revised during the summer break based on performance. The test team, led by Stefan Bradl, will be responsible for most of the testing, and Honda is also seeking a second test rider to support Bradl. While the satellite LCR team has offered to contribute to the bike’s development, there are no current plans to use them for private testing. The test team, along with LCR, will travel to Tokyo for initial familiarization with the 2024 bike, followed by a test in Jerez alongside World Superbike teams. The official HRC garage members’ presentation will take place in Japan prior to the collective shakedown at Sepang in February.
