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Understanding Honda MotoGP engineers “really difficult” for one brand rookie
Honda MotoGP test rider Aleix Espargaro initially found it “really difficult” to understand how HRC’s engineers worked when he started last winter. Three-time MotoGP race winner signed with Honda to become one of its official test riders for 2025 after retiring from racing in 2024. He followed Romano Albesiano from Aprilia to Honda, bringing their European manufacturer expertise to HRC. Honda saw significant progress in 2025 with its first win in two years and three dry-weather podiums, moving up from the bottom concessions ranking. Espargaro struggled at first but worked with Albesiano to improve the efficiency of Honda’s engineers, noting the shift in working style as more effective and efficient.
