The Barcelona tests highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the different teams. If Ducati seems to have a clear advantage, Honda and Yamaha still have work to do to return to the forefront. Oscar Haro, motorcycle analyst, provided his analysis of the situation.
With the recent MotoGP tests in Barcelona, riders got a first look at their machines for the 2025 season. Among them,
Marc Marquezwho makes his debut in the official team Ducati after finishing third in the championship. Its arrival is closely scrutinized, as is the delicate situation of Japanese brands, notably
Honda et Yamaha. Oscar Haro, former MotoGP sporting director and analyst, shared his views on motosan.
Despite his rookie status at Ducati,
Marquez intelligently shifted the pressure towards his teammate, Pecco Bagnaiachampion 2022 and 2023. Haro underlines this strategy: “ it's smart. Saying that Pecco is the reference in the box takes some pressure off Marc. But deep down, he loves working under pressurethat's why he has eight titles. »
Ducati already appears to be drawing on the Spaniard's experience. Haro comments: “ they published a photo of the Ducati box where Marc was surrounded by engineers. It's 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 »
Pour Harothe key to the current domination of
Ducati resides in its general director,
Dall'Igna's teeth : « 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 manufacturer rankings, the brand seems incapable of getting back up, even with the concessions granted. Haro
does not hide his concern: “ I saw a lot of frustration in the Honda box. Joan Mir seemed dejectedand Marini already knew where he was going. »
Yamaha doesn't fare much better.
Haro describes a
Fabio Quartararo lost in a depressing environment: “ the Japanese stands were filled with frustration. Fabio must compensate with his talentbut they are mirages… Like Johann Zarcofirst in qualifying but seventeenth in the race. »
While
Ducati seems invincible and the Japanese brands are struggling to keep up, the 2025 season promises to be a fierce battle where every detail could make the difference.
