The first official MotoGP pre-season test of 2023 begins this Friday in Malaysia. The test will be crucial for Honda, which must bounce back after a difficult few seasons in order to keep hold of its biggest asset, Marc Marquez.
As the rider considered by many to be the most influential in the history of the brand, along with Valentino Rossi and Mick Doohan, it's logical that most of the elements in the Honda revival equation revolve around Marc Marquez.
There are several indications that Honda, the most powerful manufacturer in the MotoGP paddock, has indeed changed its pace. Firstly, it's the incorporation of personnel from other factories, with special mention of Ken Kawauchi, who was signed from Suzuki and will take over as technical director from Takeo Yokoyama.
It was last in the constructors' championship in 2022, a year in which it did not achieve a single victory. Its works team, Repsol Honda, finished ninth and languished 60 points behind the debutant VR46 Ducati outfit. However, it may be the case that the fall does not stop, but becomes even more accentuated.
"I know it wasn't normal, and that's why I will always have all the respect for Honda. My mind is only focused on getting back to the top with them. Then, of course, if I can't, because I feel I don't have the tools, I will try to find the best for me. My dream is to stay here, but my biggest dream is to win championships."
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