The shortcomings of Honda’s Formula 1 engine that are currently hampering Aston Martin could have a direct impact on the Japanese manufacturer’s MotoGP operation, which for the past five years has been integrated under the same Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) structure that oversees both its two- and four-wheel racing programmes.
Being the most powerful manufacturer in the MotoGP paddock brings clear advantages. For instance, Honda has been able to remain largely on the sidelines of the tensions that have emerged in recent months between the championship’s manufacturers’ association (MSMA) and MotoGP Sports Entertainment (previously Dorna), the series promoter.
