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Luca Marini says Honda “knows what it’s capable of” as he aims to turn strong pace into a MotoGP podium in Australia.
Italian rider Luca Marini is determined to deliver strong performances as the 2025 MotoGP World Championship reaches its final four rounds, beginning at Phillip Island this weekend. Despite missing races due to injury, Marini has shown impressive improvement in his second season with Honda, amassing 108 points compared to just 14 in his debut year. He is now within 20 points of LCR’s Johann Zarco, the leading Honda rider in tenth place. Marini’s best results so far include a fourth-place finish in the Sprint race and a fifth-place finish in the Grand Prix. Ahead of the Australian round, Marini emphasized the importance of applying lessons learned from the previous races and expressed confidence in his capabilities and the Honda HRC Castrol team, stating that it’s time to deliver solid results. Joan Mir, another rider, is also eager to showcase his potential at Phillip Island after a roller-coaster season, aiming to replicate the competitive performances seen in Japan and Indonesia. Mir, currently 15th in the championship, highlighted the circuit’s unique characteristics and the significant role riders can play in achieving good results, emphasizing the importance of qualifying well and being prepared for intense battles on race day.
