Honda MotoGP test rider Aleix Espargaro is “unquestionable” for the Japanese brand to become a title candidate in 2027, when the ‘850cc era of the series begins.
HRC won the UP in 2025, achieving its best results for over two years in six rounds of the campaign.
The rapid rise in the grid has become the focus of Rider Market Talk in 2026, with the factory team gaining seats for the grab as Lucamarini’s current contract expired.
Reports on Monday claiming that Jorge Martin is insightful considering enacting a performance clause in his Aprilia contract to leave the 2026 team, appearing to be his preferred destination.
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Espargaro helped sign Aprilia to Martin in 2025 – told Marca before this week’s bomb report about where he sees the potential of the Honda project at this stage.
“I believe it’s 100%,” Espargaro said. mark About Honda fighting for the 2027 title.
“Honda is the biggest force in the sport. They have a very clear purpose. There’s no half of the measures to win the race again.
“It’s just one thing. It takes time. It takes time. It needs to be built, but since last year, I think they’ll take a step forward and continue doing that.
“There’s no doubt that Honda, a relatively short future, will win the race again.
“I would like to say that before regulations change before 2027, we already have a Honda podium.
“At this point, if they can sort out all the materials we have and find more power in the 2026 engine, then 2026 will be the year to compete for the top five in the world, and I’m sure the 2027 bike will be a prototype to compete for the World Championships.”
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Espargaro appeared with Honda at the Spanish Grand Prix and finished with points.
He is scheduled to race again at the British Grand Prix next weekend for the second wildcard of the season and the third wildcard of Honda.