P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s been hard to spot amid Honda’s malaise, but its Marc Marquez replacement has turned his 2024 season around
Choosing to go to Honda may not improve a MotoGP rider’s career prospects, as evidenced by Joan Mir, Pol Espargaro, and Jorge Lorenzo. Ai Ogura, part of the long-term Honda project, opted for Aprilia’s satellite team instead. Riders must focus on avoiding irreversible damage to their future, while striving for consistency on the challenging Honda bike. Franco Morbidelli has managed to turn his season around despite a slow start, showing significant improvement on the Pramac Ducati. Luca Marini, initially struggling on the Honda, has shown progress compared to his early performances. The Honda RC213V’s shortcomings have been evident, but riders like Johann Zarco and Mir have adapted better than Marini.
