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Luca Marini says he and Honda have made an “unbelievable” step since last year – tests 2026 bike at Misano.
Luca Marini expressed his feelings of being “not fully satisfied” with his seventh-place finish in the San Marino MotoGP, citing a missed opportunity due to a subpar start.
This marked an impressive improvement from his debut Honda season, where he struggled to score points until the same San Marino round, sparking rumors of an early exit.
Denying these rumors, Marini’s current season has been a stark contrast, with 94 points and a best result of fourth, despite missing races due to injury.
Reflecting on this transformation, Marini emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and aiming for even better results in the future.
He showed promising performance during the Misano post-race test, focusing on bike development for the next season and fine-tuning rear aero for the remaining rounds.
Team-mate Joan Mir missed the test due to a neck injury, while Marini praised the positive progress made by the team’s collective efforts.
