Alex Rins was not afraid to sign with Honda for the 2023 MotoGP season. Despite an enigmatic RC213V, the pilot said yes to LCR.
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alex rins closes a six-year cohabitation with the team's GSX-RR Suzuki, who placed his trust in him by taking him out of Moto2 and making him debut in MotoGP in 2017. A judicious choice from the far-sighted team manager Davide Brivio. Even though the Catalan born in 1995 did not win the world title, he won five victories, including the last two of the 2022 season, when he had very little to play. Farewell to the brand Suzuki to the premier category were a disappointment that was difficult to overcome, but the show must go on…
It was an exciting 2022 for results, two podiums and two victories, but disappointing for the Japanese manufacturer's exit. “ I gave everything for Suzuki, this season has been incredible. We took a big step forward in engine performance and were on par with the Ducati ". In Valencia, it was difficult to hold back the emotions: “ on the starting grid, when I said goodbye to all the members of the team, I cried like crazy because it's been six very good years ", said alex rins, 26 years. From fifth on the grid, he jumped to the front of the group, dominating the Valencia GP, demonstrating that the GSX-RR had nothing to envy of the others… But now it's time to look ahead.
Alex Rins: “c’est mon défi"
From 2023 he will be team driver LCR Honda, with an enigmatic RC213V at its disposal. During the Valencia test he covered just over 90 laps, trying to get acquainted with a motorcycle radically different from its Suzuki. Once home, he prepared for surgery on his right forearm for compartment syndrome. Difficult to make predictions after only one day on the track with the new bike, but there is a lot to say about the past of this prototype. Many have stumbled, Dani Pedrosa à Jorge Lorenzo,Alex Marquez à Pol Espargaro. A CV thatAlex Rins knows him well, but he did not hesitate when he was asked to sign. Even if some market alternatives were available,
For many, it's a crazy decision, for the Catalan an unavoidable bet. Because doing well with the RC213V could mean a lot, an adventure he will share with his former teammate Joan mir. A significant detail, given that both will have to adapt after the experience Suzuki. " I want to continue to improve myself as a driver and as a person. We have a great project to grow, and remake a competitive and winning motorcycle. These are the goals and this is my challenge ". Even the preseason will not be enough to make predictions, every word is superfluous when we find ourselves facing a bike that will even be a question mark for the multiple champion Marc Marquez. Meanwhile, during the move from Suzuki to LCR Honda, Kidneys lost his team leader Manu Cazeaux who arrives at Aprilia with Maverick Vinales. He will collaborate with Christophe Bourguignon.
