MotoGP Japan J3, Joan Mir (Honda/3): "In this sport, you risk your life, and sometimes it's rewarded"

This Japanese Grand Prix was definitely one of thunderous comebacks; Joan Mir, who had not been seen on the podium since the end of the 2021 season, finished third in MotegiThe Spaniard has been very fast since the start of the weekend, which must have pleased Honda's management. Starting second, he was able to overtake at the right time, and even seemed to be closing in on Marc Marquez. The winged company's return to business is imminent, and, it must be said, quite impressive.

The 2020 MotoGP world champion was also very relieved after his performance. « I've been through so much that one interview isn't enough.It's a truly magnificent moment. So much has happened in 1,000 days. I decided to join Honda at a difficult time. We fought hard to enjoy this podium. Thanks to Honda and everyone who believed in us more than I did. » he declared for Sky Sports.

 

 

The beginning of Mir's rebirth?

 

Mir insists: he hopes that this result will generate others, and that it is not just a flash in the pan. « We hope to be able to repeat this success many times.At one point I was faster than Marc Marquez and Acosta, but I had to push really hard at the front and things started to change. I was afraid I wouldn't finish the race, so I slowed down a bit. I was worried about the drop in speed in the last few laps, but in the end it paid off. » he continued.

 

 

To do this, Honda will have to work on a few more details, of course. "We still lack a bit of acceleration, but we're on the podium and we're already thinking about the next one. I had a lot of doubts. In this sport, you risk your life, and sometimes the sacrifice must be rewarded.. For a moment, I didn't have any" he concluded solemnly.

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