What’s behind Honda’s pace-setting speed in French GP practice
Honda caused a stir on the opening day of the MotoGP French Grand Prix by topping the times across the two practice sessions. While Honda was always expected to be competitive at Le Mans following Johann Zarco’s brilliant wet-weather victory there last year, its pace on Friday was particularly striking given the track remained dry […]
Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year
Joan Mir believes Johann Zarco’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix does not alter Honda’s overall situation in MotoGP, despite the marque securing its best finish of the season. LCR rider Zarco was able to mix with the Ducatis and Aprilias for much of Sunday’s race at Jerez, consolidating fifth position after a slow launch […]
‘He shouldn’t have won the race’
Johann Zarco believes Marc Marquez should not have been declared the winner of the the Spanish Grand Prix sprint, questioning the legality of the Spaniard’s actions after his late crash. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez took victory in chaotic, mixed-weather race at Jerez after falling at the final corner, switching bikes as the rain intensified, and […]
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?
Johann Zarco heads into the 2026 MotoGP season looking to re-establish himself alongside factory Honda riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini, even if he knows the solution will not be as simple as copying their set-up. Zarco effectively carried Honda through its most difficult period in 2024 and early 2025, delivering a famous victory at […]
LCR Honda reveals split liveries for 2026 MotoGP season
Team LCR has revealed the satellite Honda RC213Vs it will campaign in the 2026 MotoGP season. The French squad will once again run different liveries across its two bikes, instead of a unified design, as it heads into the final year of the current regulation cycle. Team leader Johann Zarco will continue to represent British […]
“It’s crazy it’s so far off the mark”
Johann Zarco has doubled down on his criticism of MotoGP’s prototype radio system, saying the static noise renders it practically “pointless”. Inspired by Formula 1’s successful ‘team radio’, MotoGP has been developing its own two-way communication system to enable riders and the pitwall to interact with each other in real time. Several riders have tested […]
Joan Mir celebrates “easy” day at Sepang as Honda trio lauds bike
Honda’s leading three MotoGP riders were all glowing with praise for the RC213V following the first day’s action at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday. After a form dip in Australia last weekend, the Japanese marque rediscovered its recent upward trajectory in Practice at Sepang, with LCR’s Johann Zarco second-fastest and factory rider Joan Mir fourth-quickest. […]
Johann Zarco abandons new Honda MotoGP parts in Australia amid ongoing struggles
Johann Zarco has discarded some new parts on his Honda MotoGP bike during the Australian Grand Prix sprint as he continues to struggle to regain form in the second half of the 2025 season. The Frenchman had been Honda’s top performer ever since joining the Sakura-based manufacturer in 2024 after a two-year stint at Pramac […]
Johann Zarco held “open discussions” with Honda over struggles with new MotoGP bike
Johann Zarco revealed he held a meeting with Honda and his LCR team during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend to address his struggles with the marque’s updated MotoGP bike. The introduction of an updated RC213V after the summer break, featuring a new chassis, swingarm and improved aero, helped Honda’s factory team move closer to the front, […]