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Honda's 2008 gamble - EXCLUSIVE.

Monday, 19th November 2007

Can an all-new RC212V return the MotoGP title to Honda in 2008?

"It's definitely an opportunity," confirmed Herring. "The question is whether or not Michelin is willing to react to losing the title to Bridgestone, it's as simple as that - and it's clear that they are. It's only ever going to move forward and get better and better now. Michelin are a big company, they have a lot of expertise, they have Formula One experience from a few years ago and engineers that know exactly what they are doing. It will definitely, definitely improve."

But did Honda, which was also considering a move to Bridgestone, ever need reassurance from Michelin?

"I suppose a little bit, but at the end of the day you've also got to be professional," Herring replied. "They are a company that are not just here to make numbers up. They want to win, the same as Honda."

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Repsol Honda will now take its new RC212V to the last 2007 test, at Jerez from November 27-29, where Pedrosa will join Hayden in development of the new machine.

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