Joan Mir had a difficult first day at the Italian GP at Mugello, with a crash in the middle of the second practice session prematurely ending his day, his weekend, and even the following one, at the Sachsenring circuit in Germany.
Suffering from significant discomfort, rider number 36 had his hand examined, which was found to be damaged on the fifth finger of his right hand. Due to the high speed and demanding nature of the Mugello circuit, Joan Mir and the Repsol Honda team decided that he would withdraw from the remainder of the race because of the injury to his right hand, leaving Marc Márquez as the sole representative of the Repsol Honda Team.
Back home, Joan Mir underwent an MRI at the Dra Cuesta Diagnostic Imaging Center in Andorra. This revealed a significant contusion to his right hand with synovial fluid and inflammation, limiting the strength and mobility of his right hand. Based on the MRI results, Joan Mir will not participate in the German Grand Prix.
He will travel to Palma to consult with his trusted traumatologist, Dr. Juan Garcias, to assess the best treatment and recovery plan for the injury to his right hand, with the aim of returning as soon as possible.
He won't be replaced for the German GP , but regardless, the Repsol Honda Team will be required to field a second rider at the Dutch Grand Prix the following week, either Joan Mir or Stefan Bradl , under penalty of heavy financial sanctions. Except that the German rider would have to replace Álex Rins … A real headache for Honda!
Meanwhile, the German MotoGP Grand Prix will only feature 20 riders.
