Johann Zarco offers his analysis of Joan Mir's very particular style, which he considers "exceptional" but also responsible for his falls.
MotoGP will finally arrive in Europe next week. Every season, this is the decisive moment to establish the competitive landscape after the unique circuits of Buriram, Austin, and, this year, Goiânia. After three Grands Prix, Luca Marini has established himself as the top Honda representative with 10th place in the championship, while Johann zarco et Joan mir are 15th and 19th. Rookie Diogo Moreira is discovering the category and occupies the 16th position.
However, it is indeed Joan mir who distinguished himself at the start of the season, consistently placing at the front during some practice sessions and challenging for a podium finish in the United States. However, the Spanish rider has accumulated four crashes in six races, in addition to a retirement due to a technical problem, and has not translated his speed into results. John Zarco He, on the other hand, made two mistakes, while Luca Marini showed consistency.
Mir is often singled out for his fallsIt's worth remembering that last year he failed to finish 19 of the 21 races he entered. Hit several times, he nevertheless made many mistakes, and the scenario seems to be repeating itself this year.
For zarcoThe reason for these crashes lies in the Spaniard's particular riding style. While on the one hand it allows him to outperform his teammates, on the other hand it tends to betray him during races due to the sheer effort it demands. "It's true that he often manages to find more performance on the motorcycle. He's someone who is very strong on the brakes.", commented the Frenchman to the microphone of Canal +.
“We know that in MotoGP, with machines that go over 350 km/h, you can make a difference when you're good at braking. When I analyze his braking technique, I can't do the same because he actually brings the bike to life by braking and then releasing while braking again. He gives the bike jolts, and that allows him to make the forks work differently to regain contact on the rear wheel, whereas Marini, Moreira, or even I tend to brake and be more consistent with the braking.”
“When the rear wheel doesn’t lift, it regains contact with the ground, but the bike feels rigid. Perhaps Mir makes it move like that to counteract the bike’s stiffness. I can’t manage it, and I think there must be other ways to improve because I also know how other riders ride. Having been with Ducati for a long time means I know the different braking styles. For me, what Mir does is exceptional. He has a great talent for it, but it has its limits, and I think he often makes mistakes because of it.”, he concluded.