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Honda planning 22 private tests during 2024 MotoGP season
Due to their poor results last year, Honda and Yamaha, the two Japanese brands in the championship, have been granted certain advantages, such as the ability to continue engine development throughout the season while other manufacturers are frozen. They will also have the freedom to conduct unlimited private test days with their race riders. Honda has planned up to 22 outings as part of their private test calendar, although this plan may be adjusted based on performance evaluations during the summer break. Both Joan Mir and Luca Marini of the works HRC team may participate in these tests, but their involvement will be complicated due to the intense schedule of the 22-event season. Honda is searching for a second test rider to assist in workload management and is considering using the satellite LCR team for development support. The test team, along with LCR, will have a training session in Tokyo followed by a first test in Jerez in late January, before the collective shakedown in Sepang in early February.
