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Luca Marini explains Honda's qualifying struggles in MotoGP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:59 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Luca Marini explains Honda's qualifying struggles in MotoGP

Summary

Luca Marini attributes Honda's difficulties in MotoGP qualifying to rival manufacturers' significant improvements between Friday practice and qualifying sessions. Despite Honda's progress with the RC213V following a breakthrough campaign in 2025, their performance remains inconsistent compared to European competitors. All four Honda riders have achieved notable results, indicating potential despite the issues faced during qualifying.

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By the Numbers

•Luca Marini discusses Honda's qualifying struggles in MotoGP.
•He highlights gains made by rival manufacturers.
•Honda's RC213V has seen further fine-tuning since 2025.
•All Honda riders have shown notable results in sprints.

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Luca Marini believes Honda’s one-lap struggles in MotoGP stem from other manufacturers making bigger gains between Friday practice and qualifying. While Honda has built on its breakthrough 2025 campaign to further fine-tune the RC213V, it has found it hard to consistently match the performance of its European rivals. While all four Honda riders have scored notable results in sprints and ...Keep reading
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