Marc Marquez will test Honda's Kalex-designed chassis in Friday practice for this weekend's MotoGP French GP.
Honda has endured a torrid few years, with the 2023 season so far proving just as difficult despite LCR'sSince late last season, Honda has been working with German chassis manufacturer Kalex on bike development, with that first manifesting itself in the form of a swingarm.Stefan BradlMarquez was absent from this test as he was forced to miss the Spanish GP due to his ongoing recovery from a broken thumb sustained in the opening grand prix of the year in Portugal.
The Spaniard was declared fit to ride on Wednesday morning by Honda after doctors advised he miss the Spanish GP to avoid doing any damage to his thumb that could have potentially ended his career.Weather permitting on Friday morning at Le Mans, Marquez will have the new Kalex chassis at his disposal to evaluate in FP1.
"Yes, one of the reasons why this race is important is to test things," Marquez said on Thursday at Le Mans about the new chassis. "It's not the best planning for a [race] weekend to test things to get the best result, but then there are three weeks without competition and Honda needs the information and not only I'm going to test it, but also other Honda riders."
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