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Joan Mir has to “avoid incidents” to reap benefits of Honda’s Friday MotoGP pace
Factory Honda MotoGP rider Joan Mir emphasizes the importance of steering clear of incidents to maximize the RC213V’s ability to perform strongly early in weekends at the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite encountering multiple setbacks at the San Marino Grand Prix, including a crash in Practice and a collision with Johann Zarco, Mir aims to showcase the bike’s potential in Motegi. He acknowledges the need to maintain a solid performance from Friday onwards and steer clear of mishaps to capitalize on the improvements made by the engineers. Additionally, Honda’s positive trajectory, highlighted by Luca Marini’s recent successes, instills optimism for a competitive showing on home turf. Mir envisions the Japanese GP as a platform to engage with fans, acknowledge Honda’s contributions, and set the stage for future collaborations with the manufacturer’s team.
