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Puig: Honda yet to find the direction it wants with MotoGP bike

Despite showing some impressive signs of recovery over the winter, and benefitting from a new concession system that came into force this year, Honda has struggled to make much progress at the beginning of the 2024 season.

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2024 MotoGP world championship standings after the Spanish GP

The Pramac Racing rider lost the front end of his bike under braking for Turn 6 causing him to retire from the race lead, handing victory to Francesco Bagnaia.

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Zarco doesn't have "very positive comments" about new Honda MotoGP prototype

Both Zarco and team-mate Takaaki Nakagami got to run the overhauled version of the RC213V at Jerez on Monday, after HRC test rider Stefan Bradl raced with the same bike in Spain last weekend.

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Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as “not good for this job”

LCR Honda’s Zarco and Aprilia’s Espargaro were battling at the outer reaches of the points in Sunday’s grand prix at Jerez when they collided at Turn 5 on lap 10.

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Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as "not good for this job"

LCR Honda's Zarco and Aprilia's Espargaro were battling at the outer reaches of the points in Sunday's grand prix at Jerez when they collided at Turn 5 on lap 10.

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Martin wins mad, crash-filled sprint race from Acosta

Martin leapt into the lead on the opening lap but was quickly reeled in and passed by poleman Marquez, who looked on course for a first Gresini Ducati win.

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Zarco: Honda 'doesn't need to be pessimistic' about MotoGP form

Honda’s downturn in performance has continued into the new campaign, with the RC213V still lagging behind rivals despite the work that went into upgrading the bike over the winter.

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MotoGP: All to know about the 2024 season - rider line-up and schedule

Francesco Bagnaia became a two-time MotoGP champion after sealing the 2023 title in the Valencia season finale last year. He edged out title rival Jorge Martin to clinch back-to-back championships in impressive fashion, as Bagnaia finished the year with a podium in each of the final seven races. Now it…

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Honda 'doesn’t know yet what is good to do' on 2024 MotoGP bike – Zarco

Despite overhauling its motorcycle for the 2024 season, Honda hasn’t been able to chip its way into the leaders after two rounds of the campaign.

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Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone - Zarco

The RC213V Honda first debuted in 2012 was gradually overhauled according to the requirements of Marquez, who made a starring debut with the Japanese manufacturer almost 11 years ago.

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Zarco tested rear wheel that MotoGP factory Hondas are unable to use

Parallel to the restructuring process at the executive level that was launched last year by HRC, the development of the 2024 version of the RC213V has accelerated.

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Zarco tested rear wheel in Qatar MotoGP round factory Hondas unable to use

Parallel to the restructuring process at the executive level that was launched last year by HRC, the development of the 2024 version of the RC213 has accelerated.

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Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"

Honda was expected to make a leap in performance after revamping its approach towards MotoGP over the winter, as it began life without its star rider Marc Marquez in the factory Repsol team.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Marc Marquez fastest in wet second practice

Rain hit the track at around 7pm local time in Losail, an hour before the scheduled start of the session and while the final Moto3 practice session of the day was running.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez tops shortened second practice at wet Losail

Rain hit the track at around 7pm local time in Losail, an hour before the scheduled start of the session and while the final Moto3 practice session of the day was running.

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Pramac launches new 2024 MotoGP livery at F1 Bahrain GP

The Paolo Campinoti-run satellite Ducati team is the last team on the current MotoGP grid to reveal the colours it will race in this year.

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LCR boss feels Honda's MotoGP approach "much more efficient" in 2024

The team founded by ex-racer Cecchinello has been competing with Honda equipment since its entry into the premier class in 2006 with Casey Stoner.

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Marini: Copying Ducati "not the way" to improve Honda MotoGP bike

Marini has joined the factory Honda team to replace six-time champion Marc Marquez, having previously spent three seasons on Ducati machinery with first Avintia and then VR46.

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MotoGP Sepang test: Bastianini goes under lap record for Ducati to top day two

In the morning session Martin, who headed the opening day of action at Sepang, was the first rider under the existing lap record with a 1m57.273s, fending off a challenge from KTM’s Brad Binder.

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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…

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2024 Honda MotoGP bike changes working "quite well", says Zarco

Having got his first taste of the Honda RC213V in Valencia last year, Zarco got another opportunity to test the bike during last week's official shakedown test in Malaysia, as he took full advantage of MotoGP's new concessions system to get two days of running under his belt.

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Honda's 2024 MotoGP bike changes working "quite well", says Zarco

Having got his first taste of the Honda RC213V in Valencia last year, Zarco got another opportunity to test the bike during last week's official shakedown test in Malaysia, as he took full advantage of MotoGP’s new concessions system to complete two days of running.

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MotoGP rookie Acosta tops Sepang shakedown test

Reigning Moto2 champion Acosta, who will ride a GasGas Tech3 KTM in his debut season in MotoGP, posted the quickest time of the three days of running on the final session on Saturday.

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Ranking the top 10 riders of the 2023 MotoGP season

The 2023 MotoGP season proved to be one of the most competitive campaigns for the series, as the championship battle between Ducati duo Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin raged until the final race of an historic campaign that also saw sprints introduced for the first time.Bagnaia ultimately won out by…

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MotoGP Grid 2024: What is next season's rider line-up in MotoGP?

All rides are now confirmed for the 2024 MotoGP season, with seven teams changing its line-up.

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