Fernando Alonso took the opportunity of this weekend’s Honda Thanks Day to test the Japanese manufacturer’s RC213V machine that fellow two-time world champion Marc Marquez rides in MotoGP.
The event gathered Honda-powered pilots from around the world, with Indycar racer Takuma Sato, McLaren development driver Oliver Turvey, and Marquez’ team-mate Dani Pedrosa also in attendance at Motegi.
After testing Ayrton Senna’s MP4/4 earlier that year, Alonso was also given the opportunity to drive the MP4/6 that took the Brazilian legend to his third and final Formula One world title in 1991.
Having recently compared F1’s lack of momentum compared to MotoGP, Alonso was able to see how it looks like from the rider’s seat.
アロンソ選手 @alo_oficial が、RC213V をライディング #HRTD pic.twitter.com/NoXV6ve0Er
— ささのは (@TetsuSept) 6 Décembre 2015
Gracias a Honda por darme la oportunidad de subirme a estos "sueños" con ruedas. Experiencias únicas... Thanks to Honda to give me the opportunity of jumping on these "dreams" machines. Unique experience... #motoGP #mclarenHondaMP4_6 A photo posted by Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) on
Amazing day in Japan with our fans! #HondaFamily A photo posted by Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) on
Fernando's trip to Japan, featuring two-wheel wonders, GT racers & a #McLarenHonda classic. #HondaRacingThanksDay pic.twitter.com/KzNQUFSr6P — McLaren (@McLarenF1) 6 Décembre 2015
It was good to seeing you again @alo_oficial Enjoy your holiday ;-) #MP4/6 #RA301 #hondathanksday pic.twitter.com/32n2WmCdfQ — Takuma Sato (@TakumaSatoRacer) 6 Décembre 2015
Cambio de papeles con @alo_oficial / Change of roles with @alo_oficial
