16^th November 2025: – Honda HRC Castrol ended the 2025 season on a powerful note, confirming their competitive resurgence as Luca Marini delivered the crucial seventh-place finish needed to secure C Concessions for 2026. The result crowns a breakthrough year for Honda, who climbed to fourth in the Constructors’ standings with one win, three podiums, and an impressive 210-point gain over 2024. Marini wrapped up his strongest season yet on the RC213V, earning 12 top ten results and finishing 13th in the World Championship. Joan Mir closed his campaign with another spirited recovery ride, overcoming a Long Lap Penalty to show top five pace before finishing 13th in Valencia and 15th overall with two podiums to his name. With momentum clearly building, Honda’s development push continues at full speed as the 2026 season kicks off with testing in just 48 hours.

For more information on the race, please visit: https://motogp.hondaracingcorporation.com/report/honda-hrc-move-to-c-concessions-after-year-of-improvements-in-2025/

For more information and questions, please reach out to the below:

• Mr. Raj Johal, General Manager, Training, PR, and Comms: Rajvinder.johal@honda-eu.com
• Ms. Suchita Tuli, Senior Executive, PR and Comms: Suchita.tuli@honda-eu.com.