A radical reorientation of Joan Mir's career is the latest rumor from the paddock which never knows rest, summer break or not. The rumor going around is that the 2020 MotoGP World Champion, like Moto3 in 2017, would be ready to give up the status of an official Honda rider to pursue the career of a private rider with Gresini… But with a Ducati. This shows how desperate the drivers of a Japanese manufacturer are currently in Grand Prix...
The rumor is relayed by Moto sprint and it shows how Ducati has succeeded in its endeavor to be the reference in MotoGP. Even factory drivers want one, even to the point of giving up their privileged status, their salary and their bonuses. Joan mir would be the illustration of this since he would not regret leaving his Repsol Honda suit for the Gresini Ducati work overalls.
It must also be said that his current situation is dramatic. Lots of falls and injuries, very little joy. The best result obtained is eleventh place on a Sunday in Portimao. In the ranking, his name is placed in penultimate position, consequence of 5 unfortunate points scored. A real disaster.
« After his fall at Mugello, Joan Mir was very marked »
And what does his boss on the ground think? Alberto puig ? " After his fall at Mugello, he was very marked. He is new and doesn't understand the bike. It is not a question of capacity, but also because the bike is not ready ". Since his finger injury, he has not been seen on an RC213V again. He should still return to Silverstone at the beginning of August. From a psychological point of view, the Mallorcan champion is certainly shaken. He would never have imagined, despite knowing that it would not have been easy to adapt quickly, that he would find himself with such an uncompetitive bike.
Continuing like this would make no sense and would even be suicidal for the rest of his career. SO, Joan mir would be ready to forget his contract Honda signed for one year with option for another year and at his salary like paying a penalty to start all over again at Gresini Ducati... Who does not extend their arms to him, because Ducati also has other candidates on its list.