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Luca Marini urges Honda to test 2027 aero “details” during the 2026 MotoGP season.
Luca Marini believes that Honda needs more than just set-up changes to compete for MotoGP podiums this season. He achieved HRC’s best result of the year so far with a fifth-place finish in the COTA Sprint, benefitting from incidents ahead, including a crash by team-mate Joan Mir. Marini stresses the importance of focusing on qualifying and setting realistic goals for improvement, aiming to fight for podiums in some races this year. He emphasizes the need for upgrades rather than just set-up improvements to achieve better results, especially in areas like aerodynamics and rear grip. Marini is currently tenth in the world championship standings and faces an uncertain future amid rumors of a potential line-up change at Honda for next season. Honda, currently fourth in the constructors’ championship, continues to work on developing its 850cc prototype and exploring ways to enhance performance for the future.
