P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Luca Marini feels he is being held back by one crucial detail during a MotoGP weekend
Honda’s Luca Marini expressed his frustration with his qualifying performances in MotoGP, despite having strong grand prix speed that surpasses expectations. The Japanese manufacturer has shown great improvement on its RC213V throughout the season, enabling its riders to consistently finish in the top 10. Despite achieving two podiums and a victory, Honda faces higher expectations as the season nears its end. At the Australian Grand Prix, Marini struggled to make up ground from a ninth-place start, narrowly missing out on the top five behind KTM’s Pedro Acosta. He highlighted the importance of qualifying higher to fully capitalize on the RC213V’s potential, as his race pace exceeds expectations. Marini remains focused on improving his starting positions in future races to maximize Honda’s performance on race day.
