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Honda relocates HRC general manager Kuwata out of MotoGP project
This move is part of the ongoing restructuring process of the Japanese brand, initiated over a year ago, and it is likely not the final change despite Kuwata’s departure to HRC’s car division. Taichi Honda, from the off-road department, will take over Kuwata’s position until 1 April. Honda insists that this decision is not solely due to poor MotoGP results in recent years, but the departure of Marc Marquez likely played a role. The last Honda victory was achieved by Alex Rins at the United States Grand Prix last year, and Honda finished last in the constructors’ table. Kuwata, who has been involved with the MotoGP project since 2010, follows the exit of Shinichi Kokubu, replaced by Shin Sato as technical manager. Honda is amidst significant changes to reclaim its top spot in MotoGP, having not won a title since 2019, as the 2024 season approaches with Joan Mir and Luca Marini seeking to improve the RC213V performance.
