The MotoGP landscape for 2027 continues to take shape with fascinating complexity, and this time, Joan Mir's future is at the center of attention. Between his statistical struggles at Honda and the protective shadow of Davide Brivio, the 2020 Suzuki world champion is fighting for his survival in the premier class. Here's what could be the "last chance" transfer for the Mallorcan.
The situation of Joan mir Things are starting to look seriously bad. Not in six months. Now.
Few drivers on the grid go through such a brutal period. The numbers speak for themselves, and they leave little room for interpretation: since joining Honda, Mir abandoned 35 times in Grand Prix. And above all, 31 of these abandonments were due to falls.Not breakdowns. Not isolated incidents. Falls.
And this 2026 season isn't helping matters. Three races, three retirements. The kind of streak that, in MotoGP, always ends up costing you a ride.
In Austin, the Spaniard didn't slow down. On the contrary. He was attacking for a top 6, he believed he could do it. And he fell. Again. But what's striking is that he doesn't deny anything. No regrets ».
A statement that sums up his situation well. Mir He knows he's playing on the edge. He also knows that below that, there's nothing to be gained with this. HondaSo he forces it. And it breaks.
Behind the scenes, the trend is clear. Honda prepares for what comes next. The arrival of fabio quartararo in 2027 is almost certain. The name of David Alonso circulates insistently to complete the duo. Result: there is not much room left.
Mir et Marini They are both reaching the end of their contracts. Marini is already announced elsewhere, on the side of Yamaha . For MirThe equation becomes simple: either an exit door opens… or the gate closes.
His former boss at Suzuki, Davide Brivio, is lying in wait.
And that's when a name reappears. Not just any name. Davide BrivioThe one who accompanied Mir up to the title in 2020 at SuzukiThe one who knows exactly what the Spaniard can achieve when everything is in place.
Today at TrackHouse, Davide Brivio It's happening behind the scenes. Really. According to the information circulating on GP Onehe wants MirNot as an option. Not as a backup. He wants it to rebuild around himself. The connection is obvious. So is the trust.
On paper, the scenario seems simple: Mir quits Honda, joined TrackHouse, relaunches his career. In reality, it's more subtle. TrackHouse must already manage its own balances. Ai Ogura is under discussion to extend. Raul fernandez is also at the end of his contract.
And one detail that matters: Mir et Fernandez share the same agent. This kind of parameter can weigh heavily when making a decision.
What is at stake here goes beyond a simple transfer. Mir He's not a rookie to be replaced. He's a world champion. A rider who has proven he can win a title with a consistent bike.
But today, the picture is blurred. Crashes are piling up. Results are disappearing. And in a paddock that moves fast, memories are short.
Honda seems ready to turn the page. TrackHouse represents perhaps the only real opportunity for an immediate rebound with theApriliaAnd in the midst of all that, Mir continues to do what he has always done: attack.
Go from Honda "Indomitable" at theAprilia TrackHouse would be a blessing for MirAfter spending three years battling a machine that wants to unseat him at every turn, regaining control of Davide Brivio could allow it to be reborn.
However, with such a high fall rate, Mir must prove by the end of 2026 that it has not lost its confidence. At HondaHe pushes beyond the limits out of necessity, but in TrackHouseHe will have to relearn how to fly with precision.
