Joan Mir is at the head of a MotoGP championship which is experiencing an absolutely unprecedented season. Marked by a pandemic which is a constant threat to its smooth running, it is confined to Europe, revealed eight winners in 10 races, two of which materialized for the first time on KTMs never seen at such a celebration. The fact that the 23-year-old Suzuki official who is leading the debates is one of the protagonists who, on the other hand, has never won anything yet completes the unprecedented side of this campaign, which is all the more unbridled as its captain Marc Marquez is withdrawn. Joan Mir is already taking the measure of this situation with great maturity. The proof…
Each race brings its touch of originality to a season that is not lacking in it. So when racingAragon-1, for the first time since Rio 1999, there was no premier category champion on the grid. But there was Joan mir, who took his destiny into his own hands by taking the lead in a title race where four drivers remain united in 15 points with four deadlines to go. For Suzuki, this is also a first since Kenny Roberts Jr in 2000.
Joan mir has not yet won anything in MotoGP and he is ahead of fabio quartararo who stood on the top step of the podium three times. The Spaniard, on the other hand, can boast of having participated in the flag ceremony five times out of seven occasions. A succession, an approach and results which have shaped his approach: “ it is true that we are showing serious consistency. This is probably the most difficult part of this championship: always be on the podium, even with some problems. It's easier when the bike and everything works perfectly. But the important thing is to achieve good results even when you have difficulties.” That's why I'm leading right now » analyzes the Majorcan with clairvoyance.
“I’m just going to run race after race”
« I think that's been the key to the races so far. And also my approach to the World Championship: I go race after race, I don't worry too much about the title. But of course, with each race, it gets more serious “, he admitted with a smile. “ But I probably don't think about it as much as other drivers. I want the title as much as they do, but I’m more aiming for victory.” A consecration that he lacks. “I won't change my approach to racing, I will continue and try to win. And then I'll start thinking about the championship when I have enough points ».
The 3 Moto2017 world champion adds: “ I think we are the most consistent right now. That's why I feel like we can successfully defend this leadership. But I'm not going to the next race just thinking about defending for the world title. That would be a big mistake. I'm just going to race race after race, try to win races and get podiums. In the last two races I will see where we are and start to make a plan " finished Joan mir.
