Joan Mir “proud” to pass a Ducati on Sepang’s straight as Honda engine improves
Joan Mir says he is “proud” to have overtaken Fermin Aldeguer’s Ducati with Honda’s improved straightline performance in the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix. Factory HRC rider Mir bagged his second podium in four races at Sepang, finishing third behind winner Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta, after Francesco Bagnaia retired late on with a puncture. Starting […]
Joan Mir celebrates “easy” day at Sepang as Honda trio lauds bike
Honda’s leading three MotoGP riders were all glowing with praise for the RC213V following the first day’s action at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday. After a form dip in Australia last weekend, the Japanese marque rediscovered its recent upward trajectory in Practice at Sepang, with LCR’s Johann Zarco second-fastest and factory rider Joan Mir fourth-quickest. […]
Why MotoGP riders blamed a gravel trap for Marc Marquez’s Indonesian GP injury
Alex Marquez and Joan Mir have hit out at the Turn 7 gravel trap in which Marc Marquez picked up a fracture at today’s MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix. The run-off area at the fast right-hander came in for criticism after the accident, which began when Marco Bezzecchi ran into the new world champion. Between them, […]
Joan Mir hits back at naysayers after first Honda MotoGP podium
Joan Mir says it is “easy to hide behind the phone” and criticise MotoGP riders after securing his maiden podium with Honda in last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Mir finished third behind factory Ducati duo Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez at Motegi, ending a 1,422-day drought stretching back to his last podium finish with Suzuki […]
Luca Marini has “really high expectations” from Honda for 2026 MotoGP season
Luca Marini says he has “really high expectations” from Honda for the 2026 MotoGP season after being impressed by the progress he has witnessed so far this year. The factory HRC squad has enjoyed a strong run of form since MotoGP returned from summer break, with Joan Mir finishing sixth in Austria and Marini going […]
The winners and losers from MotoGP’s Czech Grand Prix
Winner: Aprilia On Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session, which put him outside the top 15. The duo […]
Johann Zarco in trouble at Aragon GP with Honda’s confusing MotoGP problems
The rainy French Grand Prix was a big moment for Honda, taking its first MotoGP win since 2023 with Johann Zarco. Silverstone was also positive when the Frenchman finished second in the grand prix, this time in dry conditions. The tide was allegedly changing for the Japanese manufacturer according to fans and some members of […]
Honda won’t replace injured Luca Marini for MotoGP Aragon GP
Honda HRC will not call up any of its three test riders for MotoGP’s upcoming Aragon Grand Prix this weekend, instead opting to enter Joan Mir only, Motorsport.com understands. Honda rider Luca Marini sustained a long-term injury last week when testing at Suzuka with the brand’s endurance squad. Unlike reigning champion Jorge Martin, who will […]
Joan Mir suffers fracture after French GP collision with Francesco Bagnaia
Joan Mir has suffered a fracture to his right hand following a first-lap crash at the French Grand Prix to add to a tough 2025 MotoGP season so far. After qualifying in 15th, he collided with Francesco Bagnaia at the first chicane on the opening lap after the factory Ducati rider came together with Enea […]