Aleix Espargaro was again on the bike as Honda and Yamaha carried out a check this week.
The 2 days of personal testing was at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, and featured the producers’ check riders solely.
Honda and Yamaha had been capable of make use of the event concessions rule to refine their packages forward of the following MotoGP spherical subsequent weekend in Jerez.
Espargaro, Honda’s latest check rider who retired from racing on an Aprilia final 12 months, was again on the RC213V.
He posted to social media displaying the beginning pace of his machine.
He was joined by longtime Honda stalwart Stefan Bradl.
Yamaha had Cal Crutchlow – who was getting back from a protracted damage lay-off – and Augusto Fernandez testing.
Fernandez has most not too long ago raced for his or her Pramac workforce, filling in for the injured Miguel Oliveira.
Yamaha have confirmed that they’ve began testing their V4 engine however didn’t reveal whether or not it was examined this week in Valencia by Crutchlow or Fernandez.
For Honda, the 2 days of observe motion in Valencia was a welcome alternative to get a head-start on the following spherical in Jerez.
Espargaro’s huge expertise is one other feather within the cap of the Japanese producer, who’re clearly bettering on the race observe this 12 months.
Romano Albesiano’s enter as technical director is one other step in the proper course.
Johann Zarco ending fourth within the Qatar MotoGP final trip was the newest reminder that Honda are rediscovering their kind.
And with Espargaro’s suggestions from two days of testing, Honda may very well be the producer to regulate in Jerez when racing resumes subsequent weekend.
