P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Honda’s jump from MotoGP concession rank D to C removes several key advantages, including private testing with race riders and in-season engine development.
In the Valencia finale, Luca Marini’s seventh place secured Honda’s shift in concession ranking under the new A, B, C, D system introduced in 2024. Honda’s technical perks will alter after reaching 35% of the maximum constructors’ points in the 2025 season. These changes encompass private test tyres, testing permissions, available GP test circuits, wild-card slots, engine allocations, development opportunities, and aero updates. With Honda moving to rank C alongside KTM and Aprilia, Ducati retains rank A, while Yamaha now stands alone in rank D. Concession rankings are reassessed twice yearly, determining benefits for the upcoming and ongoing seasons accordingly.
