MotoGP riders are preparing with enthusiasm for the upcoming season. Aleix Espargaró took advantage of the good weather in Spain to practice on his Aprilia RSV4 at the Cartagena circuit, while Alex Rins covered many kilometers in Andalusia on his new Yamaha R1 in Almeria. But what is highly anticipated is the concentration of Ducati Panigale V4 which will take place this weekend in Portimao…
alex rins left Team LCR's Honda to join the Yamaha factory and also changed the bike he trains with. When he was at Suzuki, he had a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R called "Susi", when he moved to Honda, he had a CBR 1000 RR-R SP called “Ramhonda” and now he asked his fans for a suggestion to name his 1 hp Yamaha R200. “ We are looking for a name for the new bike! After Susi and Ramhonda, we need new ideas“, he told his fans.
To suggest the name, simply access the social profiles of the Barcelona pilot and comment under his photo. alex rins still has 20 days to continue training before putting on the Monster Energy Yamaha Team suit.
Looking for a name for the new bike! After Susie and Ramhonda we new fresh ideas 😬Leave your suggestions here ⬇️
The buscamos a number has the new motorcycle! After Susi and Ramhonda we need new ideas 😬 You already have what you want ⬇️
📸: @plamdur pic.twitter.com/Xi9J5dvEGf
- Alex Rins (@ Rins42) January 10, 2024
MotoGP riders are gradually returning to the track
Although his factory has not yet confirmed it, the presence of the Spaniard and his teammate, fabio quartararo, is expected from February 1 to 3 on the occasion of the Sepang Shakedown, an event in principle reserved for testers and beginners in which Yamaha et Honda will be able to count on their official drivers thanks to the new concession system came into force this season in MotoGP.
However, more attention is currently being paid to Portimao and Ducati … From the saturday january 13, WSBK and MotoGP riders will be in action on the Portuguese track to train with the Ducati V4. Pirro, Iannone, Bulega, Ferrari, but also Oliveira on an Aprilia and many others will be there, but the name we are awaiting confirmation of is of course that of Marc Marquez. Unfortunately, there will also be big absentees since the Tavullia Ranch will organize the 100 km of Champions starting on Friday …
