Aleix Espargaro is in-demand as a 2025 test rider
Although he left the door open to a different role, when announcing his retirement, he revealed it would probably not be with Aprilia.Honda beat off major interest in Espargaro from Yamaha.Espargaro and his agent Albert Valera negotiated with Yamaha but his fee demands were too big, and prevented a deal happening,For the struggling Japanese manufacturer, it is a major coup to be able to rely upon a test rider with such recent and relevant experience.
Espargaro won the sprint race in Barcelona just 48 hours after announcing he would retire after this season.And while he will leave his coveted bike to Jorge Martin next season, he will take on a different and tougher challenge.Marquez’s replacement Luca Marini is rooted to the back of the grid, and is the only full-time rider without a single point this year.
Honda recruited Marini and Johann Zarco, another experienced brain, this year but the addition of Espargaro should, they hope, hasten their development.
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