This Wednesday 26 June 2024, Bradl is again testing the latest private update from the Honda RC213V at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. Testing will be carried out ahead of the summer, while the 2024 MotoGP final in Valencia will be held in the autumn. So in general track conditions, temperature and weather will have differences that make the current testing in Valencia not necessarily efficient for the Grand Prix.
However, in general, Valencia is still considered to have an advantage in testing prospective part packages or even what engines the manufacturer could potentially use in the remaining half of the 2024 season considering that this circuit can be said to be narrow and technical with 14 corners per lap with a mix of slow and medium speed corners. , elevation changes, and quite long straights.
Apart from preparing the motorbike, another priority for the 2011 Moto2 World Champion is preparing for his wildcard appearance at Sachsenring – Germany before the summer break. This is important because it is possible that his performance in Germany will determine the clarity of his future at HRC-Honda as a MotoGP test rider, where he has held that job since 2017.
Despite HRC’s commitment to potentially bringing in Aleix Espargaro, Bradl reportedly remains calm and positive about what HRC’s decision will be. Honda wants to put significantly more energy into this project. According to Bradl, discussions with HRC management provide quite a good signal that Honda is very likely to employ more than 1 European test rider starting the 2025 season.
