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With Romano Albesiano taking over as Honda's technical director, what will Honda's strategy be in MotoGP? It's like changing conductors to play a symphony with new vigor. Here's what Alberto Puig, the team's maestro, says with crystal clarity...

The arrival of Roman Albesian has raised great hopes. The Italian technical director, who has proven himself at Aprilia, has the mission of relaunching the Japanese brand in MotoGP. Alberto puig, director of the Honda Racing Corporation team, spoke about the brand's goals and strategies.

With the arrival of Roman Albesian as technical director, Honda intends to redefine its strategy in MotoGP to get back on track after a difficult period. Alberto puig, team director Honda, stressed that the immediate priority remains clear: improving the bike. The only strategy that we have set for ourselves for the moment is to improve the motorcycle. This is the starting point." , asserted Puig. To achieve this ambitious goal, Honda implements all its resources, whether human or technological. According to Puig, this approach is essential to redress the situation, because " we are aware that our level is not what it should be"

This desire for improvement is supported by the commitment of Roman Albesian, whose experience and expertise should be valuable assets for the Japanese brand. However, Puig specifies that Honda does not follow a specific long-term plan. There is no specific plan, we do everything we can day by day", he added. This pragmatic method allows Honda to adapt to immediate challenges while aiming for continuous improvement.

Joan Mir in the tests. /EUROPA PRESSE

Alberto Puig: “ at Honda, We are trying to take advantage of the resources that F1 can offer us. »

In parallel, the partnership of Honda with Red Bull en Formula 1 raised questions about the possible benefits for MotoGP. Puig is categorical on Motorsport : Although Honda is enjoying great success in F1 thanks to Red Bull, there are fundamental differences between designing an F1 car and a motorcycle. A car and a motorcycle are not the same thing" he stressed. Nevertheless, Honda seeks to leverage F1's resources to strengthen its MotoGP capabilities. We are trying to take advantage of the resources that F1 can offer us.. This is something we are starting to try to connect“, he explained.

Finally, the question of a Headquarters in Europe has been raised. The manufacturer is currently evaluating this possibility, with a view to speeding up the development process of the bike. Puig clarified: " we want increase our reaction speed, but there are also interesting technological options in Europe. " If the idea has not yet come to fruition, it could allow Honda to get closer to European innovation centers, essential for boosting the evolution of the motorcycle.

Honda seems to be following a pragmatic and reactive strategy, based on the continuous improvement of its motorcycle and the exploitation of synergies between its different technological branches, particularly in Formula 1.

Alberto Puig, Repsol Honda team principal

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