Honda updates champ Geyser, confirms Ruben Fernandes

The official Honda Team of the Motocross World Championship has confirmed the renewal of current champion Tim Gajser of Slovenia and the addition of Spain’s Rubén Fernandes for the upcoming season of the MXGP World Championship.

Gajser, 25, competed in the premier category of the MXGP Motocross World Championship, which he won in 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2022, in addition to his 2015 MX2 World Title, while Ruben Fernández, 23, began his journey. rice field. He went into the hands of Honda’s privateer team in the MXGP midway through the 2021 season, finishing eighth this season.

The reigning world champion said:

“I always say ‘happy driver, fast driver’. From the Japanese technicians to the practice mechanics to the physiotherapist, I really enjoy working with everyone on the HRC team and always look forward to racing. he says.

“I have won five world championships with Honda, so I am very happy with the CRF450R and have a bike that will allow me to win my sixth title in 2023,” emphasized the Slovenian rider. .

For Ruben Fernandes, “It was a dream come true to ride for the HRC team in MXGP. They are the best team in the championship and having been on Honda for the last two years has allowed me to get used to the bike.” 2023 I am very excited to be riding a factory bike in 2019.”

“I am thrilled to be working with Tim Gajser as I know I have a lot to learn from a five-time world champion driver. We will be racing at the beginning of 2023,” emphasized Fernandez. did.