It's official. Joan Mir will leave Honda at the end of the 2026 season to join Gresini Racing on a Ducati in 2027. The Italian team, managed by Nadia Padovani, today officially announced the signing of the 2020 world champion. He will form a duo with young Dani Holgado, promoted from Moto2.
The MotoGP transfer market continues its restructuring. As expected, Joan mir leave Honda at the end of the 2026 season to join Gresini Racingwhere he will pilot a Official Ducati from 2027. The 2020 world champion will team up with Daniel HolgadoThis was also confirmed by the Italian structure.
For MirThis is a major turning point. After four difficult seasons at Hondamarked by a motorcycle rarely able to play leading roles, the Spaniard hopes to find an environment capable of reviving his career.
The team owner, Nadia Padovani, sees in this new duo an ideal balance between youth and experience.
“Many things will change next year, but the core of Team BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP will remain unchanged. We continue to be a team that works to improve season after season. Dani is someone we have been following for some time and we are delighted to welcome him.” Joan is the MotoGP world champion: his record speaks for itself.One is at the beginning of his journey, the other is looking to rediscover his best form and fully realize his potential. We want to be a constant support for both of them. »
Padovani He also wanted to thank the drivers who will be leaving the team at the end of the season.
« At the end of the season, we will say goodbye to Alex and Fermin, two drivers who have contributed so much to our team, both in terms of results and human relationships. We thank them warmly and wish them all the best for the future. »
Honda pays a heartfelt tribute to Joan Mir
The partnership between Ducati Corse et Gresini will also continue under the new technical regulations of 2027. A continuity welcomed by Gigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse.
« We are pleased to confirm the continuation of our multi-year collaboration with Team BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP. This relationship has strengthened over time thanks to shared values, solid technical expertise, and a common desire to achieve ambitious goals. The excellent results achieved together are a testament to the quality of this partnership. Team Gresini is a key element of our project and we will continue to work hand in hand to pursue our common development »
On the side of HondaThe announcement was accompanied by a message of appreciation. Despite results falling far short of expectations, the Japanese brand chose to commend the professionalism of its driver.
« After four unforgettable years together, our adventure with Joan Mir will come to an end at the end of 2026. Three podium finishes and your champion spirit will remain among the highlights.Let's try to grab a few more during these last races. »
The manufacturer concluded its message with a simple #ThankYouJoan, a sign of an amicable separation.
À 28 yearsJoan Mir is probably giving herself the best opportunity to relaunch her career since her world title in MotoGP. With a Ducati recognized as one of the benchmarks of the plateau and a structure Gresini which has often allowed its drivers to fully express their potential, the Spaniard will find himself in a much more favorable environment. After four years of frustrations at HondaThis new chapter could allow him to make a lasting comeback in the fight for podium finishes.
