Aleix Espargaro<\/a>, who became a HRC test rider after retirement at the end of last season, told MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard in Catalunya.<\/p>\n\u201cHe’s a guy who has always been at the rider’s side. He’s part of HRC, but always super close to the riders, defending them.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’ve been lucky enough to work with him since last season, and he’s a really good team manager.<\/p>\n
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Alberto Puig, HRC.<\/p>\n
\u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/p>\n
\u201cI know about the HRC news, but Alberto will be here anyway next year.<\/p>\n
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“He will remain an important guy inside of the team. Maybe from a different perspective, but Alberto will remain here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Puig\u2019s replacement as team manager is still to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
However, Davide Brivio is expected to leave Trackhouse Racing and, like Puig, take on a senior HRC position from 2027.<\/p>\n
HRC is expected to run an all-new rider line-up of Fabio Quartararo and rookie David Alonso next season.<\/p>\n
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