The principle is established in the paddock that the two Japanese manufacturers involved in MotoGP, Honda and Yamaha, will manage to recover to regain the top of the basket. It remains to be seen when this will happen. A question of time which necessarily ulcerates the drivers whose career does not take place at all at the same pace as the life of a manufacturer. Joan Mir reminds us, he who will see his official Honda contract end at the end of this year. A concern which is also that of Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha.
Indeed, when we read a Cal Crutchlow which promises a bright future on the M1 in just five years, it is enough to be depressing for a driver who cannot afford such a break in his career. And yet, the trap closed. Ducati did not begin to dominate MotoGP, among others, overnight and Marc Marquez, by deserting Honda a year before the end of his wonderful contract commented: “ Honda will return to the top, with me or without me. But they need time ».
A 30 years, Marc Marquez has no more to further embellish his record. But Joan Mir reminds that 26 years old, he is just as eager to play leading roles again: “ honestly, I have a little more time than Marc, but I don't have much more... So we'll see » he said on crash.net.
Despite a difficult first year marked by injuries, Joan mir was able to see signs of promise during the Valencia tests, where he tested the latest prototype for 2024. He says he is very happy and says he feels a real difference since arriving at Honda. He attributes the improvement to the weight, grip and feel at the front of the bike, after a season marked by 24 falls.
Joan Mir Honda: “ it takes a few years to understand whether these changes work or not »
« Yes. Something is sure to change at Honda » comments the 2020 MotoGP World Champion with Suzuki. " But normally when they make such big changes in a company, it takes a few years to understand whether those changes are working or not. It's like a bet ».
« We need a change. I was able to see that change is happening » he adds while realizing that the benefits of this development risk arriving too late for him. However … " Honestly, I'm very happy. This is the first time I can feel a difference since joining Honda. This something really works better ».
Like most drivers in the premier category, the current HRC contract of Mir expires at the end of 2024.The Spaniard, who joined Repsol Honda after Suzuki's surprise exit, only scored 26 points in a miserable, injury-interrupted first year. On the transfer market, Joan mir is therefore not the one that employers think of first to strengthen their MotoGP project… The troops Repsol Honda , promising lost Red Bull will present themselves on 13 February next in Madrid.
