MotoGP, Alberto Puig Honda: "A good team reveals itself when you're in the toughest situations, you have to survive and that's what happens"

After a nightmarish 2024 season, Honda finally seems to be getting its head above water in MotoGP. With only 75 points and a best result of 8th place last year, the Japanese giant has hit rock bottom. But 2025 marks a turning point: Honda sits in second place in the constructors' standings, driven by a highly motivated Johann Zarco and a project reinvigorated by the arrival of Romano Albesiano as technical director. Team manager Alberto Puig makes no secret of his satisfaction, while praising the team spirit that defines Honda in the face of adversity.

« The bike has been improved, but we still have things to come ", said Puig during the Qatar Grand Prix, where zarco achieved a top 5 finish (became 4th after Maverick Viñales' penalty), the first in two years. We are reasonably satisfied, but with expectationsWe know what we can bring, and that's important.. " For Puig, the strength of Honda lies in its resilience: “ A good team is revealed when you're in the tough, you have to survive. That's what happens, and This is what we are trying to do. " This mentality, according to him, makes Honda a “real team”.

Johann zarco, spearhead of the project, impresses. Sixth in championnat after four races with 38 points, he is close behind Fabio DiGiannantonio (Ducati factory) at only 10 points.

**Alberto Puig: “ Romano Albesiano listens to Johann Zarco, it's crucial »**

His total already far exceeds his 55 points in 2024. His performances give confidence to bring us closer to the summit " he confides. His precise technical feedback, praised by Lucio Cecchinello, guide the progress of the RC213V, particularly on engine handling.

Luca marini, 10th with 26 points, signed its best result (8th) in the Americas, while Joan Mir, despite a competitive pace, is weighed down by falls and stagnates in 17th place with 10 points. The rookie Somkiat Chantra, she struggles to score points.

The arrival ofAlbesian, ex-Aprilia, also breathes new life into it. We found a good base " he assures, optimistic about the engine, although top speed remains a challenge. With Aleix Espargaró as a test pilot, Honda is focusing on a more European approach. Romano listens to Zarco, it's crucial , Note Cecchinello. Despite these advances, Puig tempers: " the start of the season is not easy » Honda progresses, but the road to the top remains long.