MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says he is less worried by Honda’s engine and electronics woes after 2017’s first pre-season test than he was 12 months ago. Honda struggled last winter, and into the season, trying to pair an aggressive engine with the new-for-2016 control ECU that was considerably less sophisticated than Honda's bespoke package. While the Japanese manufacturer made enough of a breakthrough in the final Qatar test for Marquez to finish the season opener on the podium, Honda’s ongoing acceleration deficit prompted an all-new engine philosophy for 2017. Honda was more competitive in Sepang’s first test than in 2016 - with Marquez setting the third-fastest time - but...
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