Race
Moto2 2025
Round 16
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Completes Challenging Misano GP, Eyes Set on Upcoming Asian Rounds
Misano World Circuit Marco SimoncelliIDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Moto2 riders Mario Aji and Yuki Kunii have concluded the 16th round of the 2025 Moto2 World Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The San Marino Grand Prix delivered a demanding 22-lap contest in hot and sunny conditions.
Mario Aji finished in P24, marking progress compared to the previous round and continuing his steady recovery. The Indonesian rider managed his pace well, showing improved consistency, but acknowledges that further work is needed to close the gap to the front group.
On the other side of the garage, Yuki Kunii made a strong start and showed promising speed in the early laps. Unfortunately, his race ended prematurely with a crash after nine laps. The Japanese rider escaped uninjured, and while the result was disappointing, he remains determined to bounce back.
The team now shifts focus to the upcoming Asian rounds in Japan and Indonesia, where both riders will aim to capitalize on the support of their home fans and continue their development.
Hiroshi Aoyama
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IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia We have just completed the Moto2 race here in Misano, which was a physically demanding 22-lap contest. Mario took a step forward compared to the last race, finishing in 24th place. Considering his physical condition, he managed the pace well. However, his overall rhythm was still below our expectations, and the gap to the front remains significant. The positive is that he finished the race, which is important for building confidence, but he still needs more time to recover his full feeling on the bike.
For Yuki, he made a good start and showed potential, but unfortunately, after nine laps he crashed. Fortunately, he is not injured, but it was a difficult weekend for him, and finishing with a crash makes it even harder to accept. Still, as a team, we are here to support both riders and keep pushing together. I would like to thank our staff, sponsors, and everyone supporting us. Now it's time to reset and focus on the upcoming Asian rounds.
We have just completed the Moto2 race here in Misano, which was a physically demanding 22-lap contest. Mario took a step forward compared to the last race, finishing in 24th place. Considering his physical condition, he managed the pace well. However, his overall rhythm was still below our expectations, and the gap to the front remains significant. The positive is that he finished the race, which is important for building confidence, but he still needs more time to recover his full feeling on the bike.
For Yuki, he made a good start and showed potential, but unfortunately, after nine laps he crashed. Fortunately, he is not injured, but it was a difficult weekend for him, and finishing with a crash makes it even harder to accept. Still, as a team, we are here to support both riders and keep pushing together. I would like to thank our staff, sponsors, and everyone supporting us. Now it's time to reset and focus on the upcoming Asian rounds.
Mario Aji
64
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Misano has never been my favorite track. I still remember last year when we raced here twice in a row, and I struggled a lot. This weekend felt different. I'm still working on refining my riding style and improving lap times, but finally I felt clear progression in every session, which is a big step forward.
Even though we are still far from where we want to be in the classification, the gap to the front is now smaller, and compared to Montmeló I feel much stronger in terms of pace and confidence. The important thing is that I saw the checkered flag again today and made progress step by step. I'm happy with this progress, but also hungry — because our real target is to fight for the top 10.
Now, with one week before Japan, I will focus on improving my physical condition, especially my shoulder, and prepare as best as possible. The results will come, we just need to stay patient and keep working. Thanks to the team for their continuous support.
Misano has never been my favorite track. I still remember last year when we raced here twice in a row, and I struggled a lot. This weekend felt different. I'm still working on refining my riding style and improving lap times, but finally I felt clear progression in every session, which is a big step forward.
Even though we are still far from where we want to be in the classification, the gap to the front is now smaller, and compared to Montmeló I feel much stronger in terms of pace and confidence. The important thing is that I saw the checkered flag again today and made progress step by step. I'm happy with this progress, but also hungry — because our real target is to fight for the top 10.
Now, with one week before Japan, I will focus on improving my physical condition, especially my shoulder, and prepare as best as possible. The results will come, we just need to stay patient and keep working. Thanks to the team for their continuous support.
Yuki Kunii
92
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia I made a good start and felt competitive in the opening laps, but unfortunately I crashed after nine laps. Of course, this is not the outcome I wanted, and it's disappointing to end the weekend like this. The positive side is that I'm physically fine, which allows me to quickly shift my focus to the next races.
This was a tough weekend overall, but it's also a valuable lesson. I know the areas I need to improve, both in terms of consistency and race management. Now it's important to reset, change my mentality, and approach the upcoming Asian rounds with fresh motivation. Racing in Japan and Indonesia will be very special, and I am determined to come back stronger, show my potential, and achieve the results we are working for.
I made a good start and felt competitive in the opening laps, but unfortunately I crashed after nine laps. Of course, this is not the outcome I wanted, and it's disappointing to end the weekend like this. The positive side is that I'm physically fine, which allows me to quickly shift my focus to the next races.
This was a tough weekend overall, but it's also a valuable lesson. I know the areas I need to improve, both in terms of consistency and race management. Now it's important to reset, change my mentality, and approach the upcoming Asian rounds with fresh motivation. Racing in Japan and Indonesia will be very special, and I am determined to come back stronger, show my potential, and achieve the results we are working for.
