Making their first appearance on stage together was the formidable
2011 Repsol Honda Team line up with Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso
and Casey Stoner unveiling the new RC212V.
As it was in 1995, when Mick Doohan, Alex Criville and Shinichi Ito
first rode in Repsol Honda colours, HRC lines up a three rider team
again, for the first time in the MotoGP four stroke era.
HRC goes into the 2011 season with an incredible effort and
determination and Vice President, Shuhei Nakamoto underlined the hard
work done during the winter to improve all aspects of the RC212V.
Shuhei Nakamoto welcomed on stage Dani, Andrea and Casey, all very
excited by this new challenge and determined to fight for victory
every Sunday.
, HRC Vice President said, "In 2011 Honda Racing's effort in MotoGP is stronger then ever. As we
have done in the 90's, we will again be a three rider strong team,
with a clear mission: to win the Title. All three of our Repsol Honda
riders know how to win a Championship, because all of them have been
World Champion in the past, and we will give them all our support for
this big challenge.
"We can do this thanks to the great support of all our partners. We
are glad to continue the long term relationship with Repsol - not
only our title sponsor since 1995, but also a very important
technical partner, working together with us to develop fuels and
lubricants. This season we welcome a new partner: Astra Honda. I hope
they bring good fortune in their first full season with us.
"The RC212V that is here in Sepang for this first test of the season,
is an evolution of the 2010 machine. Last year's results show that we
can count on a good base but we must continue developing. With
important feedback from Dani, Andrea and Casey, I am sure we will
take another step forward during the winter tests, to be strong from
round one. Nevertheless, our development will never stop, because for
Honda, competitions are the best way to test new technology and
improve existing."
