Aleix Espargaro, who retired from full-time MotoGP competition last year, is set to return to racing this weekend at Jerez as a Honda test rider, donning the HRC colors ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Since his last race with Aprilia at the Barcelona finale, Espargaro has experienced significant changes in his life, including participating in competitive cycling races. His transition from MotoGP to a testing role marks a new chapter in his racing career.