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Mir feels Honda is “getting closer” with every run in MotoGP testing

The 2020 world champion has generally been upbeat about Honda’s current direction since last November, as the Japanese marque strives to snap a barren spell.

Autosport · Feb 20, 2024

Honda MotoGP boss Puig "surprised" by German-like feedback from Marini

Marini was picked to replace Marc Marquez following the eight-time grand prix world champion's decision to quit the team for 2024 to join the Gresini Ducati squad.

Autosport · Feb 19, 2024

Mir 'starting to see results' of Honda's new MotoGP approach

Once the top dog in MotoGP, Honda has slowly plummeted down the pecking order, ending the last two seasons dead last in the manufacturers' standings.

Motorsport · Feb 16, 2024

What we learned from MotoGP's Sepang 2024 test

As MotoGP heads off from its annual winter Sepang residency, this year’s pre-season shakedown and test had plenty of focus points going into it and even more coming out.

Autosport · Feb 9, 2024

Mir: Honda's MotoGP situation cannot be resolved in pre-season testing

Honda heads into 2024 with the aim of arresting a period of decline that has seen it slump to the bottom of the standings in the last two seasons and lose its star rider Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati.

Motorsport · Feb 6, 2024

Gallery: The F1-inspired aero devices spotted in MotoGP's Sepang test

Miguel Oliveira, Trackhouse Racing Team (Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images) Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images) Michele Pirro, Pramac Racing (Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images) Pedro Acosta, Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing (Photo by: Gold and…

Motorsport · Feb 6, 2024

Honda signs Kalex co-founder Baumgartel for MotoGP programme

Honda has previous history of working with Kalex, a German engineering company that is predominantly involved in Moto2 and whose chassis are used by the majority of the grid.

Autosport · Feb 6, 2024

Honda planning extensive testing schedule for 2024 MotoGP season

As a consequence of their poor results last year, both Honda and Yamaha - the only two Japanese brands in the championship - will benefit from a series of advantages agreed by the other manufacturers and the various bodies that organise and legislate the championship.

Autosport · Jan 11, 2024

Honda planning 22 private tests during 2024 MotoGP season

As a consequence of their poor results last year, both Honda and Yamaha – the only two Japanese brands in the championship – will benefit from a series of advantages agreed by the other manufacturers and the various bodies that organise and legislate the championship.

Motorsport · Jan 11, 2024

How a struggling MotoGP sophomore saved his career but highlighted a wider issue

Gresini Ducati rookie Fabio Di Giannantonio scored points on just six occasions in 2022. His haul at the end of that season was a slender 24, a full 87 points adrift of the next Ducati rider in the standings. His fellow rookie Marco Bezzecchi, had a higher peak too, managing a…

Autosport · Dec 26, 2023