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What caused Honda’s “mystery” India MotoGP weekend?
In 2023, both factory Honda riders, Joan Mir and Marc Marquez, qualified inside the top six for the first time. Marquez scored his second podium of the season in the sprint race, finishing third, while Mir ended his points drought with a fifth-place finish in the grand prix. Despite the stiffer rear tire casing brought by Michelin, Honda performed well at the Buddh track, which Marquez attributes to its similarity to the Circuit of the Americas where he has previously dominated. Mir also mentioned that the Misano test helped him better understand the RC213V, giving him more confidence. Looking ahead, the upcoming Japanese GP is on a circuit similar to Buddh, and Marquez is interested to see how the standard rear tire casing will affect their performance.
Source: motorsport
