Former MotoGP champion Joan Mir consistently finished in the top six on 30 occasions while riding for Suzuki between 2019 and 2022. Despite this strong record, he wasn\u2019t satisfied with his seventh-place finish in Aragon on Sunday. However, following his eighth DNF of the season\u2014caused by Jack Miller during the Saturday sprint\u2014Mir revealed that achieving his best result on a Honda, finishing fifth in 2023, brought him significant relief.<\/p>\n
Mir said, “In the end, I managed to complete the race with a decent result. I\u2019ve never been content with finishing seventh in my career, but now I am happy.” He acknowledged the challenging circumstances they face and expressed pride in their ability to compete under these conditions. “We lack the tools to do more, but I sleep peacefully knowing I gave my maximum effort,” he added.<\/p>\n
He emphasized the need to keep pushing forward, acknowledging the gains they’ve made but recognizing they still fall short. “We are making progress, but it isn\u2019t enough yet,” he commented. Mir pointed out areas for improvement, such as acceleration, top speed, and grip, while noting their strengths in braking, corner speed, and handling. “These strengths allow me to fight effectively, which is encouraging,” he said, “but to move beyond seventh place consistently, we must improve power and grip.”<\/p>\n
Mir also spoke about the difficulty of moving up the ranks unless there are unusual race conditions. The Aragon top speed rankings highlighted their struggles, with Mir\u2019s speed only surpassing that of Hondalukee\u2019s Somkiat Chantra and Pridelia\u2019s Lorenzo Sabadri.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very nerve-wracking trying to overtake,\u201d Mir admitted. \u201cThe relief after a lap without getting passed is huge. Usually, our race pace is competitive\u2014close to the top five\u2014which is acceptable. But racing conditions are tougher, with many bikes around, making it hard to find a clear path.\u201d<\/p>\n
He compared the situation to Yamaha\u2019s past strategy, where starting from the front with clear track made things easier. \u201cWe don\u2019t start from pole nor are we the fastest on track, so it complicates things,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
In the same race, Honda rider Chanta finished 16th. Mir\u2019s teammate Luca Marini was absent due to injury, and LCR\u2019s Johann Zarco crashed out.<\/p>\n
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Fan Take: Joan Mir’s perseverance despite Honda’s current limitations demonstrates the fierce competitiveness and unpredictability in MotoGP, keeping fans engaged. His candid insights into the bike’s weaknesses and strengths highlight the ongoing technical battle that shapes the exciting evolution of the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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