The development of the bike is not being fast and efficient enough to keep up with the technological changes in MotoGP
Honda test rider, Stefan Bradl, has offered relevant information about the future of Marc Márquez in the Japanese brand. According to Bradl, things went wrong for Honda after the 2022 Qatar Grand Prix. However, this is not the only reason for the Japanese bike’s poor performance and lack of improvements.
Bradl points out that the development of the bike is not being fast and efficient enough to keep up with technological changes in MotoGP. Aerodynamic technology has become increasingly brutal, with devices and lowering at the rear of the bike. Unfortunately, Japanese plants have not accepted these changes in the same way as European ones.
The poor performance of the Japanese motorcycle and its impact on Marc Márquez at Honda
As for Marc Márquez, Bradl rules out any physical problem beyond the blows suffered in recent races. According to the German driver, Márquez is almost better than before, since his right arm is working properly and he is in better physical shape. This has given him more security and freedom on the bike.
Despite this, the Spanish rider has only managed to score 15 points this season and has suffered 12 crashes. The situation is taking the Catalan rider to the limit, which causes crashes due to the instability of the bike. Bradl affirms that Márquez cannot avoid reaching that limit due to his competitive nature.
Uncertainty about the future of the Spanish pilot
Uncertainty about the future of the Spanish pilot in Honda is still present. Despite the fact that the exit seems close, Márquez continues to be a pilot of the brand with the golden wing. The lack of results and the bad performance of the bike are generating different opinions about what happens with Honda in the team itself.
However, the future of Márquez and Honda in MotoGP is uncertain, but Bradl has given important clues about the problems facing the team and the current situation of the Catalan pilot. We will have to wait to see how events unfold and if the Spanish rider will continue with the team in the future.
