MotoGP, Aleix Espargaro discusses Honda's ambitions: "We're within reach of our dream"

Honda is making tremendous progress this season. The golden winged manufacturer, aided by concessions, is now frequently managing to break into the top five, thanks to Luca Marini and Joan Mir, who has twice reached the podium this year. And this is just the beginning! Next year could well be the year of redemption, just one year before the regulation changes. If Johann Zarco returns to form at LCR, then 2026 could truly mark a turning point for Honda, which has overtaken Yamaha in terms of performance. Aleix Espargaro opens up about this situation.

Aleix Espargaro, test driver for the Japanese brand, spoke to crash.net on Honda's growing ambitions. « In Japan, we saw both motorcycles very competitive, always at the front.We still need a few more podium finishes, but I think Joan and Luca Marini are very strong, especially Luca who is at the front in every session. The progress we have made is evident.Joan and Luca are very motivated. he said.

 

 

The Grand Prix winner, who is also a passionate cyclist, emphasizes the chaos that reigned before his arrival. The work of the new technical director, Romano Albesiano, whom Aleix knows well from his time at Aprilia, is significant. "I am very proud." When I arrived here, I knew it was a big brand, but it was a bit chaotic.So, from the very beginning, we did a good job. he added.

As crazy as it may seem, Honda is only 59 points behind KTM in the constructors' championship. Aleix is ​​full of admiration for the work done. « I have to say that this team is really very competitive, much more so than I expected.When the results are there and the bike improves, the riders know they can push themselves further. The goal is clear: to win races. At the start of the season, it seemed like a dreamBut now we can almost touch it. he concluded.

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