MotoGP returns to Europe for round three of the 2021 season, which also sees the returning Marc Marquezꦺ join new team-mate Pol Espargaro at Repsol Honda. 

Following a difficult Qatar double header for Honda across their four riders, Portimao꧟ is next up for the Japanese manufacturer. 

It will be Espargaro’s first experience on the Honda at a circuit besides Qatar, as he aims to ‘ꦅshow the’👍 true ‘potential’ of the RC213V. 

The Spaniard goes into the Portugu❀ese Grand Prix with good memories having finished fourth in last year’s season finale. 

"W﷽e left Qatar with good information but without the results we were looking for. Portugal gives me a chance to start to understand the Honda more because it will be the first time not riding it in Losail," said Espargaro. 

"It’s a fun and very physical circuit to ride so I🃏 am excited to𒁃 try the RC213V in Portugal. 

"We need to continue to improve our performance and show the potenti🔥al of the Honda."

One of the big storylines heading into this weekend, 🅘is the return of Espargaro’s team-mate Marquez, who makes his comeback nine months 🔥after breaking his right humerus. 

Speaking ab✨out having Marquez back, the former KTM rider ๊added: "Of course I am also very excited to have Marc [Marquez] back in the box, he is the reference in MotoGP and working with him will help us to raise our level."

Espargaro curren🔴tly sits tenth in the championshi🗹p standings on 11 points and the top Honda rider.