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Alberto Puig is not expecting “massive changes” from Honda’s 2026 MotoGP bike at the Valencia test.
HRC boss Alberto Puig cautions against expecting significant changes from Honda’s 2026 MotoGP bike at the upcoming Valencia test on Tuesday, November 18th.
Throughout the 2025 MotoGP season, Honda has shown considerable improvement, transitioning from occasional top-10 finishes to consistently challenging in the top six and even podium contention towards the end of the year.
While rider Luca Marini praised the 2026 RC213V as an upgrade over its predecessor at the Indonesian Grand Prix, Puig advises against setting high expectations for the test.
Puig emphasizes a step-by-step approach to development, acknowledging the steady progress made over the season with promising signs for the Tuesday test.
Honda’s objective for the final Valencia round is to secure nine points, transitioning from category D to category C concessions status, signaling continued progression in MotoGP.
