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Honda’s factory MotoGP team has announced that team boss Alberto Puig will step down at the end of the 2026 season
Honda’s factory MotoGP team has announced that team boss Alberto Puig will step down at the end of the 2026 season, transitioning to a key advisory role for the racing operation following his tenure since 2018.
The decision coincides with reports of current Trackhouse Aprilia boss Davide Brivio joining in a management and consulting capacity, but not as team boss.
Puig’s change in responsibilities was revealed before the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona, with Honda Racing Corporation expressing their intention to continue benefiting from his extensive four-decade grand prix racing experience.
In his new role, Puig will support Honda HRC’s management and staff across all two-wheeled racing activities, including youth development programs and contributing to MotoGP and WorldSBK championships.
The 59-year-old Puig emphasized that his experience positions him well to assess the broader context, as a new team boss is anticipated to lead Honda’s post-Puig era with riders Fabio Quartararo and rookie David Alonso.
