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Honda's MotoGP outfit, HRC Castrol, is overhauling its structure. Mikihiko Kawase has been named the new team manager, while Alberto Puig, who has led the team for many years, moves into an advisory role. It marks a major turning point for Honda as it works to rebuild.
Inside the pit, a manager's one word can change the whole atmosphere. Puig was, for better or worse, the face of Honda. Handing that command over to Kawase-san means resetting the temperature on the ground. Whether the machine gets faster ultimately comes down to people too. This is the moment Honda, mid-rebuild, needs to hold firm.
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Hoping the new setup leads to a real Honda comeback, it's been a long slump.
Is 'HRC Castrol' a team name from a tie-up between HRC and Castrol?
Yeah, that's the sponsor-branded team name for Honda's MotoGP factory operation.
Moving into an advisory role probably means it's not a full retirement — his knowledge will keep being put to use.
Swapping team managers mid-rebuild — hard to say whether the timing will work out or backfire.
So Puig's stepping back into an advisory role — he's supported Honda's MotoGP camp for years, this is a real milestone.
Worth watching how the atmosphere on the ground and the speed of decision-making change now that Kawase's taking over.
