MotoGP Honda boss Alberto Puig: “The big improvement is the engine. Without speed you can’t even try to overtake. We gave more horses to the riders and they appreciated it.”

sling It seems like we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. MotoGP. The Japanese factory finished fourth in the constructors’ table with 285 points. Although we still have a long way to go before we can dream of the glorious times of the past, we can certainly be optimistic about the near future.

And this is exactly what he is obsessed with Alberto Puig Director of HRC MotoGP. The former Catalan driver looked back on the Golden Wings’ season and highlighted the big strides made in the second half of the season, when the evolution of the engine meant a fundamental change in the weapons in their hands. Mir, Marini, Zarco, Chantra.

“This year has been a lot of work, but it’s clear we’ve made progress. Compared to the previous season, this year was the year in which we developed the bike the most and took more advantage from the concession situation. Initially, we were not at the level we wanted, but we were confident that after the summer break we would be able to make serious progress. “The riders started to perform and things got much better in July and August,” he said on the official MotoGP channel.

“If you ask me personally, I think we did the following. A big step forward for the engine. In this category, without speed it is very difficult to even try to overtake.. “We gave the drivers a few more horses and they were grateful.”

It’s worth noting that there are two important moments for Puig in 2025 and, unlike anything else, his win at the French Grand Prix is ​​one of those great memories. Of course, there is homework to do. I need to be on top more regularly.

“There have been some great moments like Johann Zarco’s victory at Le Mans, which was really impressive. We’ve had our ups and downs, as well as Joan Mir’s podium in Japan, but we’ve had great results. Progress has been made, but now it’s time to be a little more consistent That’s what we’re focused on next year.”