Espargaro makes Honda HRC debut in Jerez
A first taste of racing in Honda HRC Test Team colours for Aleix Espargaro as the experienced Spanish rider returned to MotoGP action.
The Honda HRC Test Team were back on track for their first wildcard of 2025 with experienced rider Aleix Espargaro at the helm of the Honda RC213V. A first taste of racing for the #41 after a busy winter with the Test Team, the combination continuing the work they had started during a private Valencia Test. 21st with a best time of 1’37.392, the eldest Espargaro kept his powder dry as he returned to Grand Prix racing, ready to continue his important development work on Saturday.
Aleix Espargaro
“I had a lot of fun today, it is an incredible honour to ride this bike, in these colours at a race like the Spanish GP. I was hoping to be a little bit faster honestly, but you can’t ask more from yourself after being away from the bike for so long when the level in MotoGP is so high. We were able to try some things and for tomorrow I think we can make even more improvements – this is our target.”
