Honda has made a partial resurgence of MotoGP so far in 2025 and has been one of the surprises of the season so far.

At the Thai Grand Prix, they almost opened their account for the year with two cars on top 10.

Unfortunately, Joan Mir left his team down, but Johann Zarco was strong and delivered a seventh place. Were the best results of the French 2023.

It is clear that Honda has made progress, but until the second campaign race, it is a bit unclear if they have the slowest bike.

The LCR team will be happy to be able to compete for the top 10 finishes at MotoGP this year, after suffering the back for a long time in the current decade.

Zarco still believes that Honda has a “disadvantage” after Thailand, where they were affected by intense heat. They should not face such an extreme scenario again in 2025.

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Lucio Cecchinello Reveeals LCR Team Option with Honda for 2027 Partnership

The LCR team faces a small challenge this year after the recruitment of the Somkiat Chantra to be one of their riders – a recruiter who may take some time to get to speed.

The LCR surprised by Chantra on a Buriram test last month before making its official debut in three weeks later.

He was reliable in Thailand, but he showed no pace. It ended in the 18th, the slowest of all unpaid runners.

But it is an investment in the future and with the 2027 regulations around the corner where bikes will go from 1000cc to 850cc, it is wise to give it some experience if they intend to keep it.

Team leader Lucio Cecchinello admitted that if they want, they can continue their current collaboration with Honda over the end of the 2026 season.

“We have a choice with Honda for cooperation for 2027,” he said Fluff.

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What can LCR Honda expect to achieve 2025 MotoGP season?

Zarco has almost managed 20% of his points in 2024 in a race. It is a good indicator for him and for the team, who have the leg to patiently wait for a recovery.

The concession system means that Honda and Yamaha are exempt from a two -year engine freezing that stops engine growth for their European opponents.

It offers an opportunity for the development of a season and a precautionary up if they are willing to invest heavy and bring upgrades.

Continuing to work on the chassis, while bringing developments, should only be challenged. They could be candidates for the top 10 in each race this year.

Right perhaps on a crazy day, they could secure a scene for Honda – their first by Alex Rins’ victory at the Grand Prix of America in 2023.