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Honda MotoGP boss outlines key focus for 2026 season
Honda MotoGP team boss Alberto Puig acknowledges the need for enhanced consistency in the upcoming 2026 season. Following a challenging 2024 campaign, Honda made a significant recovery last year, securing a win at the French Grand Prix and multiple podium finishes. With a notable increase in points compared to 2024, Honda has now moved out of concession rank D. Puig is optimistic about HRC’s progress but emphasizes the importance of achieving greater consistency in the future. As they prepare for the next season, Honda aims to further improve and support their riders. The brand’s advancements have positioned them as a key player in the 2027 rider market and they are set to conduct the first track test of their 2027 engine in Malaysia this week.
