After two difficult campaigns, Honda has radically overhauled its RC213V for the 2022 season in a bid to fix the rear traction problems it had been suffering.
This problem of a lack of traction seriously affected Espargaro’s adaptation process to the Honda last year, with the Spaniard scoring just one podium in 2021 having notched up five for KTM in 2020.
Despite the massive revisions, Honda hit the ground running with its bike last November at the Jerez test, with its strong form continuing into the pre-season tests this month in Malaysia and Indonesia – Espargaro topping the latter.
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In an exclusive interview with Autosport, Espargaro admits he is “surprised” a totally new bike can be so good straight away and “feels very lucky”.
“This is something that is amazing,” Espargaro said when asked how he felt about Honda’s efforts over the winter.
“You can see the muscle of Honda, bringing a…
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