Honda appoints Mikihiko Kawase as MotoGP team manager
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Honda has confirmed that Mikihiko Kawase will succeed Alberto Puig as the team manager of its factory MotoGP team at the end of the season. The announcement follows Honda's earlier notice about Puig stepping down from his role. Starting in 2027, Puig will transition to a more consultative role, continuing to contribute to the team's future direction. Kawase, currently serving as technical director, will take over management responsibilities amid this leadership change.
- •Mikihiko Kawase named new Honda MotoGP team manager
- •Alberto Puig steps down at the end of the season
- •Puig will take on a consultative role starting in 2027
- •Kawase has been Honda's technical director prior to this appointment
- •Changes aim to enhance Honda's competitive performance in MotoGP
- 9:03 AMMotorsport.com — Honda reveals new MotoGP team manager as Alberto Puig steps down
- 9:00 AMAutosport — Honda reveals new MotoGP team manager as Puig steps down
"A month after Honda officially announced that Alberto Puig will step down as team manager of its factory MotoGP team at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that current technical director Mikihiko Kawase will replace him. Following the announcement of Puig’s new role, the former Spanish rider will move into a consultant role from 2027 onwards after spending ...Keep reading
"A month after Honda officially announced that Alberto Puig will step down as team manager of its factory MotoGP team at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that current technical director Mikihiko Kawase will replace him. Following the announcement of Puig’s new role, the former Spanish rider will move into a more consultative position from 2027 onwards ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 9:03 AMHonda reveals new MotoGP team manager as Alberto Puig steps down
A month after Honda officially announced that Alberto Puig will step down as team manager of its factory MotoGP team at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that current technical director Mikihiko Kawase will replace him. Following the announcement of Puig’s new role, the former Spanish rider will move into a more consultative position from 2027 onwards ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 18, 2026, 9:00 AMHonda reveals new MotoGP team manager as Puig steps down
A month after Honda officially announced that Alberto Puig will step down as team manager of its factory MotoGP team at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that current technical director Mikihiko Kawase will replace him. Following the announcement of Puig’s new role, the former Spanish rider will move into a consultant role from 2027 onwards after spending ...Keep reading
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