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Luca Marini believes he had the pace to join Johann Zarco in a Honda 1-2 at the French MotoGP.
Johann Zarco celebrated Honda’s first MotoGP victory since 2023, while Luca Marini was disappointed with his race after making a pit stop for slick tires in changing weather conditions. Marini admitted that his decision-making during the race was frustrating and costly, as he struggled to match the pace of the frontrunners and finished in 11th place. He regretted not staying on wet tires as the forecast had suggested and revealed that the change in race strategy was his mistake. Marini believed that if he had not pitted for slicks, he could have been in contention for a podium or even victory, given his strong pace compared to the leaders. Despite the challenges and missed opportunities, Marini acknowledged the need to improve his decision-making process in future races to maximize his performance. He currently sits 13th in the world championship standings as he prepares for the upcoming British MotoGP at Silverstone.
