HRC sign Pol Espargaro on a two-year deal
The former Moto2
World Champion will partner MotoGP
World Champion Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda from 2021 onwards
Tags MotoGP, 2020, Pol Espargaro, Repsol Honda Team
The worst-kept secret in the MotoGP
paddock has finally been announced: Pol Espargaro has officially signed with HRC for 2021 and 2022. The former Moto2
World Champion will partner Repsol Honda Team's Marc Marquez in an all-star Spanish line-up.
When KTM announced their 2021 line-up in June, the notable omission from their four riders was Espargaro, bringing to an end the four-year relationship between Espargaro and the Austrian factory. Now, the rumours have finally been confirmed with HRC's press release on Monday morning saying the following:
"Honda Racing Corporation are pleased to announce the signing of Pol Espargaro," read the statement. "The former Moto2 World Champion will join the Repsol Honda Team on a two-year contract. He will join eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez aboard the Honda RC213V. Espargaro is one of the most experienced riders on the grid, having raced in the World Championship since 2006 and with 104 premier class Grands Prix contested."
Secondly AM
HRC extend agreement with Alex Marquez
The Moto2
World Champion will move to LCR Honda in 2021, confirming Cal Crutchlow's exit after six years with the Japanese manufacturer
Tags MotoGP, 2020, Alex Marquez, LCR Honda
Repsol Honda Team's Alex Marquez will move into the LCR Honda squad from next year onwards, after Pol Espargaro was confirmed as a Repsol Honda rider for 2021. The 24-year-old's move into Honda's satellite team also confirms Cal Crutchlow's exit from Lucio Cecchinello's garage after six years with the Japanese manufacturer.
In a statement released on Monday morning, HRC confirmed that the younger of the Marquez brothers has had his current deal, which expires at the end of 2020, extended for a further two years to 2022. Meanwhile, Britain's Crutchlow will leave Honda after securing three memorable premier class victories during his six-year stay.
Will Crashlow get a ride or is he done??
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