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Decoding Honda’s (and Mir’s) MotoGP revival in India
A decade ago, finishing third or fifth place would not have been considered impressive for the Repsol-liveried Hondas on the grid. However, given the recent struggles, their performance in the Indian Grand Prix was seen as a ray of sunshine. Joan Mir managed to outqualify Marc Marquez and capitalize on his crash, significantly increasing his points tally for the season. Both Marquez and Mir benefited from riding with other riders during the qualifying sessions, which allowed them to secure a place on the second row of the grid. Although there were caveats to their results, both riders acknowledged that the Honda was more competitive than in previous months. Marquez compared the track in India to the Circuit of the Americas, where Honda has historically performed well.
Source: The Race
