'To link up again with an important technical partner like Showa is a source of pride and great satisfaction for Team San Carlo Honda Gresini' - Fausto Gresini
Kevin Schwantz to ride Marco Simoncelli's RC212V during a lap of honour by riders from all three classes at Valencia - followed by a two-minute firecracker display.
"Next season's project for the San Carlo Honda Gresini Team is a very ambitious one and with Marco Simoncelli riding the factory RC213V there will be a lot of excitement" - Fausto Gresini.