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Luca Marini thinks Honda can fight for MotoGP podiums in 2026.
Luca Marini believes that Honda has the potential to compete for MotoGP podium finishes starting in 2026, based on the consistent progress they have shown in 2025.
Despite missing three races due to injuries from testing, Marini has achieved several top-10 finishes, demonstrating his growing competitiveness within the Honda team.
Marini’s best Honda result so far was a fifth place at Balaton Park, and he continues to show promise, aiming for podium positions in the near future.
He credits the team’s incremental improvements across all areas of the bike for their success, highlighting the collective effort of the Japanese engineers and crew.
Looking ahead to the upcoming race at Misano, Marini is optimistic about their performance, building on the positive momentum gained from recent races in Balaton and Barcelona.
