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Joan Mir says he doesn’t know yet what his technical issues were at the Portuguese MotoGP
Honda rider Joan Mir expressed frustration after his MotoGP bike broke down during the Portuguese Grand Prix, stating that while the manufacturer knows the issue, he remains unaware.
Despite showing promising pace at Portimao, technical problems in both the sprint and the grand prix prevented Mir from completing races.
Mir mentioned that Honda has identified the problems from Portugal but hasn’t shared the specific details with him yet.
He acknowledged the technical issues as part of the bike’s evolution this season, emphasizing the importance of learning from them for future races.
Mir highlighted the need to work on solutions to avoid such setbacks, maintaining confidence in the team’s capabilities.
Looking ahead to the Valencia Grand Prix, Mir aims to replicate the strong performance he showed in Portimao.
If Honda scores nine points at Valencia, the team risks losing certain concessions for 2026, including a freeze on engine development after introducing multiple upgrades in 2025.
