After bringing in an entirely new rider line-up comprising grand prix racing converts Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge, Honda has enjoyed an upswing in form compared to the first two seasons of its factory-run CBR1000RR-R project.
Lecuona sits sixth in the riders' standings at the halfway point of the year while Vierge lies 10th, with the latter now confirmed to be staying on for the 2023 season following last month's Barcelona test.
