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Joan Mir admitted that the recent Malaysian MotoGP race was his most difficult yet, but he came away with an impressive reward.
Joan Mir described the recent Malaysian MotoGP as his toughest challenge yet, but he achieved an impressive result by securing his second podium for Honda in just four races. Despite benefiting from Francesco Bagnaia’s puncture, Mir proved that his podium finish was well-deserved. He highlighted the difficulty of managing the tires and controlling the sliding bike but expressed satisfaction with their performance. Mir’s struggles on the Honda since 2023 had mainly seen him at the back of the field or in the gravel trap, making this podium even more significant. He believed in Honda’s potential for a comeback, emphasizing the importance of trust and hard work in achieving success. Mir aimed to balance speed with caution in the race to avoid repeating past mistakes and was grateful for the opportunity to finish on the podium.
