MotoGP Qatar 1 J0 Pol Espargaró Honda: “I think we’re going to have fun this year”

Pol Espargaró cannot ignore it. Even if he claims to regret the absence of Marc Marquez who has decided to follow his doctors' prescription by postponing his return to MotoGP, this situation opens up an opportunity for him: that of immediately taking control of his new Repsol Honda team. Certainly, Stefan Bradl, seasoned with the RC213V, will not be underestimated. But the off-season has been more than encouraging for the Spaniard who struggles to hide his ambitions and enthusiasm, with or without Marc Marquez...

Pol Espargaro enjoyed being the exception to the rule observed in recent seasons in MotoGP wanting that any new arrival on an RC213V was condemned to an ordeal revealing to him the magnitude of the task to be accomplished. During the off-season tests on a track of losail that he will meet again to dispute a Qatar Grand Prix opening the 2021 campaign, it only took him a day before he started playing with the Honda against the clock.

A situation which reassures him, obviously. Even if he forces himself to avoid any excessive enthusiasm. “ This year started off difficult because I changed bikes » he said at the press conference. “ But above all, these last few days, I immediately felt at ease. I managed to bring home some interesting moments. We will have some difficulties at the beginning, but I think we will have fun this year. In my opinion, the same bike can be easy for one rider and difficult for another because it depends on the riding style. ».

Pol Espargaro:  "the Honda is not the most difficult bike" 

Pol Espargaro, which comes from a KTM virile, then continued: “ In my opinion, the Honda is not the simplest motorcycle, but it is not the most difficult either. We have to adapt the driving style and during these last days in Qatar, I succeeded. Considering the past, it's not the best circuit for Honda and me, but we'll see what we can do. I think at least initially Joan Mir will be the favorite ».

A prognosis given for form. Because what follows better reveals his state of mind: “ Marc Marquez follows the doctors' prescription. It will be useful for us to have him in the team and for me in particular it will be important to have the best driver in the world in the team. I didn't come here to make 8th or 10th grade, but to one day become World Champion. I don't know if I will succeed in 1-2-3 years, but I will try ". To the wise...