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Marini: Copying Ducati "not the way" to improve Honda MotoGP bike
Marini has replaced the six-time champion Marc Marquez on the factory Honda team after spending three seasons with Ducati machinery. His experience is invaluable to Honda, aiming to become a consistent challenger again. However, Marini believes the differences in bike philosophy hinder the application of Ducati knowledge to the RC213V. He particularly struggles with rear tire performance, especially on fresh tires, which needs improvement for the 2024 season. Marini acknowledges Johann Zarco’s faster adaptation to the Honda and sees room for his own improvement. The upcoming Qatar test will be crucial for Honda to fine-tune the bike setup and test new parts for the 2024 season.
