‘Huge’ for Honda if Aleix Espargaro joins as test rider

Aleix Espargaro to take on MotoGP test and wild-card duties for Honda in 2025?

rumoured switch to Repsol Honda as a 2025 test and wild-card rider was among the topics debated on this week’s post-Mugello

“It's a huge win for Honda to get someone of Aleix Espargaro’s talent and experience,” replied two wheel reporter Robert Jones. “Stefan Bradl is a very, very good test rider. I don't know if that means any change for Bradl, whether it's going to be less wild-cards or replaced entirely. But to have Aleix Espargaro as a test rider for any manufacturer would be a very, very, very strong move.

“A bit of a surprise Espargaro has seen that project and wants to take it on. But I guess he won't be racing anymore and it's probably a good payday!” “In terms of exactly how the test team will be reorganised - Aleix said that he's looking at what Pedrosa does as the ideal situation, and talking about maybe one wild card race per season.

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