Spotlight on HRC WorldSBK duo during Global Motorsport Announcement

Michelle Liew

December 11, 2020

HRC WorldSBK riders Alvaro Bautista and Leon Haslam shine during virtual 2021 Honda Global Motorsport Announcement event.

HRC WorldSBK take about next season

Honda just recently announced its racing plans with regard to next year’s main two-wheel championships. Team HRC riders Alvaro Bautista and Leon Haslam were among the stars of the online 2021 Honda Global Motorsport Announcement event.

This the first time the event took place online. The opening featured Managing Officer, Chief Officer, Motorcycle Operations of Honda Motor Co., Noriaki Abe, who spared his thought for the victims of the pandemic. He then thanked Honda fans from all over the world for their continual support. According to Mr Abe, Honda will continue to give its full support to its racing Teams in 2021. He is hopeful that Honda is able to achieve many wins and titles and Honda will continue to allow its engineers to continuously pursue that technological excellence that will make Honda products ever better.

Alvaro Bautista (TEAMHRC WORLDSBK RIDER)

“I’m very pleased to continue with the Honda family in 2021. The 2020 season was a tough challenge as we were working to develop a brand-new project and machine during a very difficult period. We nevertheless began to score some good results towards the end of the season, and now we hope to continue along that path next year, working hard to achieve positive results, which we know are within our reach. I also look forward to seeing all our fans back at the tracks during the 2021 season, supporting us as they do so well. Rest assured that we will be doing our very best to achieve our goal, which is of course to win.”

Leon Haslam (TEAMHRC WORLDSBK RIDER)

“2020 was a strange year for everyone, with minimal races and then, in our case, a new team and bike. I feel we made some really good progress, and I’m very excited as we move forward and prepare for the 2021 season. We have a great testing programme and I have a lot of faith in both the new Fireblade and our team. Hopefully we can reach the top step of the podium and challenge for the title this coming season. And for all the fans watching, I hope to see you all at a circuit soon. We’ll keep fighting as hard as we can and try to reach that top step for you guys.”