Within the MotoGP paddock, Honda is one, with its compatriot Yamaha, of the manufacturers benefiting fully from the new concession points in the regulations in terms of technical development. A trump card in its quest to regain its former glory. Despite this, Joan Mir expresses mixed feelings after the recent races, highlighting the progress made without deeming it sufficient in the face of competitive developments.
Joan mirchampion MotoGP of 2021, shared his thoughts at the end of the Qatar Grand Prix. " I didn't have any particular expectations coming from the engineers, although I am convinced of their commitment,” he explained. “ Our machine has certainly improved, but so have the others. With our current performance, we could have claimed the top positions last year. But the reality is that our competitors have also progressed, leaving us again and again in their wake."
Joan Mir: “ what I hope for is an acceleration in development at Honda »
He calls for an increase in effort and speed in development, highlighting a change in attitude that he considers positive but insufficient. “ We are aware of the issues internally and we are fully invested. What I hope for is an acceleration in the development of certain improvements. Last year we stagnated with the same equipment, which was mentally taxing. This season, I observe a change in approach that I strongly encourage you to maintain,” concludes Mir with hope.
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