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Joan Mir admits it was “difficult being in the hospital watching” as Johann Zarco took Honda’s first MotoGP win since 2023. “Because I thought I could fight with him.”
LCR rider Johann Zarco celebrated Honda’s first victory since 2023 at Le Mans, while factory rider Joan Mir was receiving medical treatment for hand fracture and neck pain.
Mir sustained injuries in a first chicane incident with Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia, causing him his seventh non-score of the season.
Despite Mir being sidelined, Zarco’s strategic use of wet tires in dry conditions secured him a stunning victory at Silverstone.
Mir believed he could have challenged for a podium position if not for the unfortunate crash.
Although recovering from injuries, Mir remains confident he can perform well at the unpredictable Silverstone circuit.
His main goal is to secure valuable points on Sunday and improve his position in the standings.
