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Honda Racing Corporation have announced it has signed Aprilia technical director Romano Albesiano to their MotoGP redevelopment project.
Romano Albesiano has extensive motorcycle racing development experience, notably during his 11-year tenure at an Italian manufacturer, leading them from a backmarker to a podium contender. Honda made the announcement of Albesiano’s arrival at the manufacturer’s home race in Motegi. Albesiano will depart from his current role with Aprilia at the end of 2024 to work on reviving Honda to its former glory. His signing with Honda is a significant event, marking the first high-profile European engineer to join the development program for the RC213V machine. Aleix Espargaro, also from Aprilia, will join Honda as a test rider for 2025, endorsing Albesiano’s capabilities. Current Honda rider Joan Mir believes that Albesiano’s addition to the development program is crucial for Honda’s progress, drawing parallels between Aprilia and Honda’s situations. Mir emphasizes the importance of having a European perspective to accelerate evolution and progress within the team.
