Honda back to its best ?
After two tough years , Honda appears to have returned to its best , building a formidable machine for the 2022 season . Its all-new RC213V has been fast and consistent in testing . The new machine has more grunt , added top speed and is less critical on the front-end during braking , es evidenced by Pol Espargaro ’ s fastest time in the Indonesian preseason test . “ The bike is working well and we had no crashes . The bike is safer than ever ,” said Espargaro . What ’ s more , all four Honda riders are riding the same package and working in a similar direction . Honda appears to be in a good position to fight for the MotoGP™ crown again for the first time since 2019 .
For the seventh season running Brembo will be supplying customizable braking systems for all 24 riders taking part in the forthcoming 21st MotoGP™ Championship . This season , the 12 teams have decided once again to rely on the high performance , reliability and safety delivered by Brembo parts : brake calipers , carbon discs , brake master cylinders , clutch pumps and pads . Brembo has also reinforced its position as the leading brake manufacturer in Moto2™ and Moto3™ .
Suppo new Suzuki team boss
The Ecstar Suzuki team finally has a new figurehead : Livio Suppo has been appointed team manager ahead of the 2022 season after a long search came to an end . The Italian , formerly of the factory Ducati and Honda teams , steps into the position vacated by Davide Brivio at the start of 2021 . “ I am very proud to become Suzuki Ecstar ’ s Team Manager and happy to re-join the MotoGP™ Championship after four years ,” said Suppo . “ I feel it will be a great experience to start working with two talented riders like Joan Mir and Alex Rins , both capable of fighting for the top in MotoGP™ .”