MotoGP 2022. GP of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in Misano. Why does HRC change the technical director? Meanwhile Marc Marquez is arriving at Misano … – MotoGP
First Alberto Puig said it in Holland, then Marc Marquez said it in Austria: “Honda has to change something”. That “something” would have been identified in the technical director on the track Takeo Yokohama, who has been in charge of the RC213V for years
September 2, 2022
M.isano Adriatico – It’s a weekend of newsmelted technician clerk: the latest news is that HRC should (ah) decided to replace Takeo Yokohamafor years technical manager on the track for the development of the RC213V.
i results well below expectationswith Honda never so uncompetitive in its history, never so behind on the starting grid and at the finish line, they asked for an intervention.
In these cases, it is almost normal that to pay is the technical manager: that’s why Takeo Yokohama will be replaced. HRC, in recent years, has significantly reduced the money allocated to competitions, with less and less interest in MotoGP.
In many times what a nice contract of Marc Marquez – in 2024 -, l Honda may even decide to quit with the races, but in the meantime we have to intervene and try to do something. For the moment there is still no official status, but the decision to replace Yokohama, one of the responsible for the poor results, seems certain.
One of Takeo’s faults is that of not having believed much in some “new” sectors, such as aerodynamics and the various devices introduced by Ducati, such as the dynamic lowering. At Misano the general technical director returned to the garage, already seen on other occasions: we will soon know, but the decision has now been made.
Marquez arriving in Misano for the tests
Qhis brief statement from Honda HRC: “Considering the very good condition, Marc Marquez is traveling towards Misano with the intention of steering the Honda RC213V during the post-race test. After two positive tests riding a Honda CBR600RR on the MotorLand Aragon circuit on August 31 and September 2, Marc Marquez has acquired a valuable wealth of knowledge on the condition of his arm. “
“With the information acquired and satisfied with the progress of the right humerus – they added – Marquez will now go to the San Marino GP with the intention of testing his physical condition on the Honda RC213V during the post-race MotoGP test. The eight-time world champion will arrive in Misano on Friday evening to observe and work once again together with the Repsol Honda Team and HRC before hitting the track on Tuesday“.