Honda gets serious: Toprak and Acosta in its MotoGP sights
Honda’s MotoGP project currently has huge momentum, which is why it’s jumping early into the 2026/2027 rider market, chasing Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Pedro Acosta
MotoGP makes its annual stopover in the UK for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.
The usual ‘Ask Mat’ will be running all weekend to give you the answers to your many, many questions.
Simply post yours in the comments below and Mat will hopefully provide you with the answers in between running around Silverstone’s expansive paddock.
Plus, Mat and Freddie Spencer will discuss the race as part of the next Royal Automobile Club Talk Show in association with Motor Sport. You can submit your questions for that, too.
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