After a rookie season spent in the shadow of Fabio Quartararo, official Suzuki rider Joan Mir begins his second year in MotoGP with the firm intention of leaving his mark on the category. For example, a podium would be welcome. After two races, he regrets a retirement and is delighted with a top 5. Assured of his future on the GSX-RR, he only has to concentrate on his objectives. He talks about the good atmosphere that reigns in the box managed by Davide Brivio, and he does not forget the test driver who allowed him to reach this good level. This is a certain Sylvain Guintoli...
With this fifth place won at the end of the Andalusian Grand Prix, Joan mir hopes to have truly launched its 2020 MotoGP season: “ this year everything will be more serious because I am no longer a beginner » remarked the former Moto3 World Champion. “ It usually takes a year to adapt to the bike, then the results come. A two-year contract doesn't give you much time. I also had other options, but I decided to stay with Suzuki because I really believe in the project ».
“Sylvain Guintoli is a good boy”
It is therefore with Suzuki that he aims for the objective of conquering the first podium in the premier category. “ These are the results we seek and deserve » he assures. To do this, it will be necessary to improve the behavior of the GSX-RR in turns: “ this will be the key. And also being able to attack without falling will be a particularly critical aspect this year ».
The Suzuki Ecstar team welcomed him like family and the relationship with alex rins is optimal. “ I am very close to my teammate and my mechanics. If you know racing, you know how important it is. On the other hand, if you have a bad relationship or problems in the box you are always distracted by something else... We exchange data with Alex, but we don't talk about it much. Sylvain Guintoli is very helpful because you can talk to him easily. When I was a rookie, I asked him for advice on how to adapt my riding style more quickly, and it was really helpful. He's a good boy " finished Joan mir.
