The Repsol Honda Team will compete in its tenth season in 2022. The stalwart team is in search of its seventh World Championship title. Here are a few reasons why. One of the most obvious is its continued success. The team is a close second to Toyota in the constructors’ championship with a 12-point lead. Another factor is its success on the track. Despite its relatively recent success, the team has a long way to go to reach its goals.
Alberto Puig
Former rider Alberto Puig takes over as Team Manager for the Repsol Honda Team. He has been with the team for over 25 years and has helped develop the team’s top riders, including reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and three-time World Champion Dani Pedrosa. Puig’s appointment will put him in a great position to secure the team’s 2019 rider line-up, especially since all of Honda’s current factory riders are out of contract at the end of the season.
The team’s communication issues led to the team failing to produce the results it needed. Marc Marquez was disqualified at the Australian Grand Prix due to failing to take a compulsory pit stop. The team’s rift was exacerbated after the race as Alzamora wanted to keep Puig away from Marquez, and Puig had doubts about Livio Suppo and Cristian Gabarrini.
Marc Marquez
The eight-time World Champion is preparing for his seventh season with the Repsol Honda Team. With a clear aim of breaking records and winning another championship, the Repsol Honda Team is focused on reaching its goals. Here are the main targets for the team in 2019.
In 2020, the Repsol Honda Team will introduce its new livery for the Honda RC213V. The machine will be used in the first official test of the season. The Repsol Honda Team have achieved a record 25 Manufacturers title in 2018. The team also welcomed Moto2 World Champion Alex Marquez to the team. The Repsol Honda Team have established dominance in Grand Prix racing and Marc Marquez is keen to continue the winning streak.
Dani Pedrosa
Since joining the Repsol Honda Team in 2006, Dani Pedrosa has enjoyed a successful relationship with HRC. During this time, the Spaniard has won 31 MotoGP races and provided Honda with valuable feedback. Pedrosa has always been given the best technology and is fully supported by the company on the track. With his impressive list of accomplishments, he will continue to make the company proud and will continue to provide feedback.
In the 2008 season, Pedrosa was in the lead but was unable to make the podium. He was injured during the pre-season and missed development testing. He had an exciting start to the season, finishing second in the first round. However, he crashed out on lap 16 in Germany and was out for two rounds. He then switched to Bridgestone tires at the Indianapolis round and finished third. The following year, he was crowned world champion for the third time, but his success has come at a cost.
Pol Espargaro
The Spanish rider Pol Espargaro was born on 10 June 1991. He is the younger brother of Aleix Espargaro. Pol was born near the Montmelo circuit in Spain and has since quickly risen through the domestic ranks. He has five podiums in MotoGP and is considered one of the most experienced riders in the world. He will be competing with the Repsol Honda Team from 2021.
Despite a lackluster start, the Repsol Honda Team still had a successful Grand Prix, with Pol Espargaro finishing fourth in the FP1 race. The Spaniard began the year from fourth on the grid, but jumped to the lead on the opening lap. His performance faded in the second half of the race, but he was able to recover to finish fourth and grab a podium spot.
2022 Repsol Honda Team RC213V
The new 2022 Repsol Honda Team RC215V will be driven by Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro. It is the first time that both of these factory riders have driven the new bike. The new bike will be equipped with a new motor and improved aerodynamics. The Repsol Honda Team has an impressive list of victories and is a reference in Zweirad Motorsport.
The RC213V chassis was first introduced in 2012 and has undergone some modifications since then. The twin-spar aluminium construction provides the frame with strength and stiffness while still being flexible enough to optimise tyre grip. The chassis is also equipped with a front and rear splitter, which aids in steering. The 2022 Repsol Honda Team RC213V is built around a new chassis that is based on a proven design.
