For now it is only an indiscretion circulated by the interested party himself, a few hours after the announcement of his retirement from competitions at the end of the season. The 2025 of Aleix Espargaro could be Honda’s test driver. A voice welcomed as a panacea by Luca Marini who, sailing permanently at the rear of the group, would like nothing more than to make up ground, and obviously, what better way than to rely on a pilot with great experience like the Spaniard.
Disappointed by his home weekend at Mugello, as much as by the day of collective testing on the Tuscan track that immediately followed, the Marche native initially hesitated and later expressed approval when faced with the possibility of the precious addition.
“I don’t know anything, but if it were true it would be great. He’s a veteran, plus having been with Aprilia for many years he knows all its secrets. It would be nice if you also brought with you some documents or something unknown – he joked when speaking to AS – This because if the rider can explain to you the sensations he feels on the bike and provide indications, it is the engineers who build the bike”.
The 34-year-old’s arrival from Noale means there will probably be a farewell. “In my opinion he would be perfect in the role, only I would feel sorry for Stefan Bradl with whom I have an excellent relationship, but who knows, he could stay too, given that for example in KTM they have three different guys in charge of development. I’ll go talk to the builder to better understand what the plans are”he concluded.
