The two days of testing that MotoGP did in Misano also marked the return to the track of a regular official rider after several weeks of convalescence. This is Joan Mir, new to the category this year, and who had not touched his Suzuki since August 5, the day he violently crashed during testing in Brno. Hit in a lung, he had to miss Austria and Silverstone. For the 21-year-old Spaniard, the reunion with his team was a relief.
Joan mir was unfortunately not part of the party Silverstone, traced where his brilliant teammate Alex Rins won the British Grand Prix. The official Suzuki, and also a rookie, was in fact still recovering from his violent fall suffered in Brno. But for the two days of tests in Misano, who will receive the San Marino Grand Prix from September 13, he was ready. An essential moment to, firstly, find the rhythm, before getting back to the development of its GSX-RR.
« I felt good. The truth is that it was even better than expected because I stayed in bed for two weeks » comments the one who was replaced by Sylvain Guintoli during his crimes. “ After that, I started training again. But riding a MotoGP is hard work. I'm happy because we were able to fly for two days. The team only had a few rounds planned, but we had a good two days. My feeling was much better at the end than at the first moment. »
Joan mir took eleventh place after the two days. “ The first day was dedicated to getting the sensations back. On the second, we worked over the long term and compared two motorcycles. That went well too. It is more or less clear that we must be strong in racing " highlighted Mir. " I think we did a good job. This test was very important to find this feeling and to be able to envisage a good race in Misano. » See you in less than two weeks.
MotoGP Test Misano: times
