The Barcelona tests have highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the different teams. While Ducati seems to start with a clear advantage, Honda and Yamaha still have some work to do to get back to the forefront. Motorcycle analyst Oscar Haro has given his analysis of the situation.
With the recent MotoGP tests in Barcelona, the riders got a first glimpse of their machines for the 2025 season. Among them, Marc Marquez, who makes his debut in the official team Ducati after finishing third in the championship. His arrival is being closely scrutinized, as is the delicate situation of Japanese brands, in particular Honda et Yamaha . Oscar Haro, former MotoGP sporting director and analyst, shared on motosan His point of view.
Despite his rookie status at Ducati, Marquez cleverly shifted the pressure to his teammate, Pecco Bagnaia, 2022 and 2023 champion. Haro highlights this strategy: “ That's smart. Saying that Pecco is the reference in the box takes the pressure off Marc. But deep down, he loves working under pressure., that's why he has eight titles »
Ducati already seems to be benefiting from the Spaniard's experience. Haro comments: " They published a photo of the Ducati box where Marc was surrounded by engineers. This is normal, Everyone wants to hear what an eight-time champion has to say »
Oscar Haro: “ I saw a lot of frustration in the Honda box »
To Haro, the key to the current dominance of Ducati resides in its general manager, Gigi Dall'Igna : " Gigi is a magician. I knew him at Aprilia in 250cc and 125cc. These geniuses are always one step ahead. I'm sure he has secret maps for the GP25 »
In contrast, Honda is going through a deep crisis. Last in the manufacturers' ranking, the brand seems incapable of recovering, even with the concessions granted. Haro does not hide his concern: “ I saw a lot of frustration in the Honda box. Joan Mir seemed dejected, and Marini already knew where he was going »
Yamaha is not doing much better. Haro describes a fabio quartararo lost in a depressing environment: " The Japanese stands were filled with frustration. Fabio must compensate with his talent, but these are mirages… Like Johann Zarco, first in qualifying but seventeenth in the race »
While Ducati seems invincible and Japanese brands are struggling to keep up, the 2025 season promises to be a fierce battle where every detail could make the difference.
