In October 2005, Stoner, along with Lucio Cecchinello's team, reportedly had an agreement to move to the MotoGP class in the upcoming season with support from Yamaha. After the season ended, he received an offer from the Honda Pons team and tested the Honda RC211V bike with them at Valencia.
In October 2005, Stoner, along with Lucio Cecchinello's team, had an agreement to move to MotoGP in the following season with Yamaha backing. After the season concluded, he was offered a spot on the Honda Pons team and tested their Honda RC211V bike at Valencia.