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Friday at the Italian MotoGP was “tough” for Honda because of the Mugello track layout, Joan Mir says.
Joan Mir described Friday at the Italian MotoGP as challenging for Honda due to Mugello’s layout not allowing the RC213V’s strengths to shine. Despite being the top Honda rider in practice, Mir finished only 16th, with Johann Zarco just behind. This performance reflected HRC’s struggle to match the fastest times, like Maverick Vinales’ 1:44.634 on a KTM. Mir emphasized Mugello’s long corners and straights, which did not favor the RC213V’s attributes. He highlighted the need to rethink their strategy for the weekend to compensate for the bike’s limitations. Mir’s teammate, Takaaki Nakagami, viewed Mugello as a challenging circuit for Honda and aimed to analyze data to bridge the gap to Mir’s performance level. Nakagami aimed to improve his riding, especially with the unfamiliar soft compound rear tire, to find a better balance for the upcoming sessions.
