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Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone – Zarco
The 2012 debut of the RC213V Honda was tailored to meet Marquez’s requirements, who had been with the manufacturer for almost 11 years. Initially successful, Marquez’s injury in 2020 exposed major flaws in Honda’s MotoGP strategy. Despite Marquez’s ability to mitigate some issues, Honda only fully realized its bike’s weaknesses when falling behind competitors in recent years. With Marquez moving to Gresini Ducati, Honda is shifting its MotoGP approach to align more with European marques, aiming for a front-running position. Key to this transformation is veteran MotoGP rider Zarco at LCR Honda, emphasizing a collaborative effort among all riders to enhance the RC213V. Zarco believes Honda should not overly focus on him but rather work collectively to elevate the bike’s performance and learn from past mistakes to regain competitiveness in MotoGP.
