Overview

• The series races in Hungary for the first time since 1992, debuting at the newly built Balaton Park circuit.
• WorldSBK has competed at the venue, but MotoGP mileage is limited to a Michelin test held months earlier.
• Honda’s Joan Mir says the layout could bring the team closer to the front, citing the track’s tight, technical nature.
• Riders expect few opportunities to use sixth gear, a profile seen as favoring bikes strong in braking and turning.
• Luca Marini targets early setup gains, better grid spots, and evaluation of new parts, as Marc Marquez arrives on a six-race win streak with a strong record at new circuits.