The 2026 MotoGP championship could mark a turning point for Honda after showing improvement over the break on the RC213V.
Honda have had some of their darkest days in MotoGP in recent years compared to rival European manufacturers.
However, three more podium wins in the 2025 season at Le Mans as well as Silverstone, Motegi and Sepang signaled progress ahead. Honda He did.
The 2026 Sepang MotoGP test is set to be a crucial three days for Honda as they look for further improvements after a positive 2025 campaign.
Honda looking to win 2026 MotoGP ‘as soon as possible’
The three days spent at the Sebang International Circuit were positive for the Japanese manufacturer as he completed pre-season testing with a factory rider. Joan Mir In the top five.
Although Honda hasn’t overhauled their entire bike for 2026, they’ve taken ‘significant’ steps, focusing on the areas where improvements are most needed.
With better engine performance and a lighter bike, the Japanese manufacturer is now confident that their 2026 RC213V riders are happy with the bike and Honda now expects to win as soon as possible.
Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager, Alberto PuigHe told him MotoGP.com“We are very satisfied that we were able to make a big improvement on the bike. We worked on a lot of small details that paid off in the end.
“The motorcycle is not a revolutionary invention, but there have been improvements in areas where we knew we needed to improve it.
“Overall, the steps we have taken are very important. The bike is working well, we are now satisfied with the performance of the engine. The bike is lighter and better, we are happy. But above all, the riders are happy. The goal is to win as soon as possible.”
Honda is targeting a new rider line-up for the 2027 season.
Although the 2026 MotoGP championship has yet to start, rumors are swirling about the 2027 grid.
One of the first and main reports before the Sepang test was regarding the MotoGP World Champion, who might go to Honda.
At the beginning Motorsport.com It is what he said. Fabio Quatararo He has agreed to join Honda on a two-year deal from the 2027 MotoGP season.
As you can see, this will be a significant move from the Japanese manufacturer Quatararo, who was previously praised by PuigEnter the order to Honda as they continue to climb.
However, this move will see Joan Mir or Luca Marini After joining the manufacturer in 2024, they should leave the factory Honda team at the end of the year.
