Marini matches best Honda result, while Mir contends for Top Ten at Thai GP

Honda HRC Castrol rounded off a promising start to the 2025 MotoGP World Championship at the Thai GP, with Luca Marini securing 12th after an early mistake and Joan Mir displaying top-ten pace before a crash ended his race.The first Sunday of the 2025 season saw continued progress for Honda at the Chang International Circuit, despite oppressive conditions that pushed temperatures towards 40°C. Undeterred by the heat, Marini and Mir fine-tuned their setups during the morning warm-up session before the race.Marini’s 26-lap race was one of recovery. After a mistake at the start left him at the back of the pack, the Italian worked his way through the field, ultimately finishing 12th—matching his best result from the 2024 Thai GP. Although his performance was hampered by the early error, Marini remains optimistic, pleased with the progress made and eager to unlock the full potential of both himself and the Honda RC213V in the upcoming races.Mir, on the other hand, made an impressive start, immediately engaging in a battle for the top ten and showing significant improvement in pace compared to the previous season. However, his race came to an unfortunate end after a crash at the final corner while chasing