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Mir: Honda’s MotoGP situation cannot be resolved in pre-season testing
Honda is entering the 2024 season with the goal of reversing its decline and improving its standings after two disappointing seasons and the loss of rider Marc Marquez. The team has made efforts over the winter to enhance the RC213V, and both riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini had the opportunity to test the bike at the Sepang shakedown. However, on the first day of pre-season testing, Mir finished 14th and felt that certain areas of the bike had regressed compared to the shakedown. He mentioned that they need to improve the braking and front-end feeling. Despite this setback, Mir still feels more comfortable compared to last year and is optimistic about the work being done by the Honda team. However, he acknowledges that there is still a long road ahead to resolve the bike’s issues and further improve.
