Starting from P19 on the grid, Yuki Kunii was determined to fight for the points. After a solid start, he positioned himself in a group battling for the top 15 and held a competitive pace throughout the race. Ultimately, however, he crossed the finish line in the same position he started — 19th. While not the result he was hoping for, Kunii’s performance reflects another step forward in his progression and consistency. With one race remaining before the summer break, both rider and team are determined to make another step in Brno.
Taiga Hada, making his debut with the team, also put in a steady ride. Starting from P26, the Japanese rider kept a consistent rhythm and finished in 21st position. He gained valuable experience aboard the IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia machine and showed signs of adaptation.
Now the focus shifts to the Czech Republic, where in just seven days the team will face the final race before the summer break at the Brno circuit. Both riders are fully committed to finishing the first half of the season on a high.
Hiroshi Aoyama
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IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia
The Moto2 race was held under dry conditions today. While we had expected to be more competitive, the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for. The track conditions changed quite a bit compared to Friday, and that had a noticeable impact on both riders’ feeling on the bike.
Unfortunately, the grip level wasn’t the same, and that made it difficult for them to maintain the pace they’d shown earlier in the weekend. Yuki Kunii finished 19th and Taiga Hada 21st — results that are below our expectations, especially considering the potential we saw in free practice.
Still, Taiga continues to gain experience and we believe he’ll continue to improve as he adapts further. Now, we look ahead to Brno — a track where we hope both riders can show stronger performances. Thank you to our supporters, sponsors, and team staff. We’ll keep working hard to close the gap and fight where we want to be.
The Moto2 race was held under dry conditions today. While we had expected to be more competitive, the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for. The track conditions changed quite a bit compared to Friday, and that had a noticeable impact on both riders’ feeling on the bike.
Unfortunately, the grip level wasn’t the same, and that made it difficult for them to maintain the pace they’d shown earlier in the weekend. Yuki Kunii finished 19th and Taiga Hada 21st — results that are below our expectations, especially considering the potential we saw in free practice.
Still, Taiga continues to gain experience and we believe he’ll continue to improve as he adapts further. Now, we look ahead to Brno — a track where we hope both riders can show stronger performances. Thank you to our supporters, sponsors, and team staff. We’ll keep working hard to close the gap and fight where we want to be.
Yuki Kunii
92
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia
We’ve completed the weekend, and overall, I’m a bit disappointed with how the race went. Friday started strong, and even though we didn’t reach Q2 on Saturday, we made good progress throughout the weekend.
But today during the race, the feeling wasn’t the same. Something was missing — the grip, the confidence — it just didn’t feel like the bike I had earlier in the weekend. I was fighting for P14 at one point, but I couldn’t do more. I was already on the limit.
Still, I think this weekend was a positive one. We’re moving in the right direction, and I’ll take that momentum into Brno. I’ll keep working hard and give everything again next weekend.
We’ve completed the weekend, and overall, I’m a bit disappointed with how the race went. Friday started strong, and even though we didn’t reach Q2 on Saturday, we made good progress throughout the weekend.
But today during the race, the feeling wasn’t the same. Something was missing — the grip, the confidence — it just didn’t feel like the bike I had earlier in the weekend. I was fighting for P14 at one point, but I couldn’t do more. I was already on the limit.
Still, I think this weekend was a positive one. We’re moving in the right direction, and I’ll take that momentum into Brno. I’ll keep working hard and give everything again next weekend.
Taiga Hada
23
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia
It was a tough race here at Sachsenring. The dry conditions were better, but I’m still in the middle of adapting to the bike and the pace of the World Championship. I was able to complete the full race distance, which is already important, and I was consistent overall — just still far from the group I’m aiming to be with.
This is part of the learning curve. I’m absorbing as much information as I can and working closely with the team every step of the way. I want to thank everyone in IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia for the warm welcome and support — the atmosphere is fantastic, and I feel confident. Now, with Brno just a week away, I’m fully motivated to continue progressing and try to get a better result next time.
It was a tough race here at Sachsenring. The dry conditions were better, but I’m still in the middle of adapting to the bike and the pace of the World Championship. I was able to complete the full race distance, which is already important, and I was consistent overall — just still far from the group I’m aiming to be with.
This is part of the learning curve. I’m absorbing as much information as I can and working closely with the team every step of the way. I want to thank everyone in IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia for the warm welcome and support — the atmosphere is fantastic, and I feel confident. Now, with Brno just a week away, I’m fully motivated to continue progressing and try to get a better result next time.