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Honda Racing Corporation has confirmed Luca Marini will remain as its factory rider for the 2026 MotoGP season.
Honda Racing Corporation confirmed that Luca Marini will continue as its factory rider for the 2026 MotoGP season. Marini switched to Honda from the VR46 Ducati team in 2024 to help strengthen the team after a challenging period. Despite a tough debut season with no top 10 finishes, Marini showed improvement in 2025, scoring points consistently. A serious crash during testing at Suzuka 8 Hours raised concerns, but rumors of lineup changes did not materialize. Marini’s solid performances, including a strong showing at the Hungarian Grand Prix, secured his spot for the upcoming season. Both Marini and Honda are committed to working together to push for success in the MotoGP championship. Honda’s General Manager praised Marini’s professionalism and valuable feedback in enhancing the development of the RC213V.
