Honda brings new MotoGP engine, but riders remain pessimistic for Austrian GP

A new engine spec will not make an overnight difference in performance for the beleaguered HRC squad, riders warn

Honda has introduced a new engine configuration for this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, but the riders have warned that it won’t bring an immediate step in performance. The Japanese manufacturer has been hard at work to dig itself out of its lowest-ever phase in MotoGP, with a number of updates planned in the coming races in Europe.

“We will see but it will not change our performance on track.” Read Also: MotoGPFormer KTM technical director Sterlacchini in advanced talks with Honda Marini’s team-mate Mir was more optimistic about the ultimate potential of the upgraded engine, but also suggested that it wouldn't immediately transform Honda’s fortunes in MotoGP. “This weekend we have a different engine configuration, this is something great,” he said. “It's a quite neat, fresh configuration.

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