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'I know that my role will be important' - Espargaro given a boost by Albesiano signing

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Future Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Test Rider, Aleix Espargaro, reacts to Romano Albesiano becoming Honda's new Technical Director.

Aleix Espargaro has labelled Honda Racing Corporation's decision to sign Romano Albesiano as 'very intelligent'.

Both Espargaro and Albesiano will be heading to HRC for the 2025 MotoGP season. The Spaniard will become the HRC Test Rider and Albessiano will become the new Technical Director.

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Across the last eight years, Espargaro and Albesiano have both been in the Aprilia Racing garage. The duo will continue their partnership into the next stages of their careers with Honda.

"Regarding his move to Honda, I think it is very intelligent to sign him," Espargaro stated. "The Italian engineers and the European manufacturers are improving a lot. So, it is a really big help for Honda and the Japanese engineers with his ideas.

"What he has done with Aprilia and the RS-GP has been remarkable. I am happy also for Romano (Albesiano) I think going to the biggest factory with such an incredible history in the Championship as the main Technical Director is such a privilege."

Espargaro continued to explain his thoughts by talking about his long-standing relationship with Albesiano.

"I am extremely proud and I cannot wait to start this new journey," Espargaro said. "I know how Romano (Albesiano) has been involved with the test team in Aprilia, so I know that my role will be important. For me, it will be fantastic to have Romano in the garage to work with him will be great because I have big respect but also a good personal relationship with him."

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