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

Following a difficult Qatar double header for Honda across their four riders, P🎐ortimao 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 ‘♏show the’ true ‘potential’ of the RC🦹213V. 

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

"We 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 cir💯cuit to ride so ♑I am excited to try the RC213V in Portugal. 

"We need to continue to improve our performance and show the po🍸tential of the Honda."

One of the big storylines heading into this weekend, is the return of E🐟spargaro’s team-mate Marquez, who makes his comeback nine ಞmonths after breaking his right humerus. 

Speaking about 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 refere𝕴nce in MotoGP and working with him will help us to🦄 raise our level."

Espargaro currently sits tenth in the champion🍬ship s🧸tandings on 11 points and the top Honda rider.