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Joan Mir praised Honda’s progress at Sepang but admitted Ducati’s Sprint pace, led by Alex Marquez, remains out of reach.
Joan Mir was pleased with his Sprint simulation performance on the last day of the Sepang MotoGP test, but he acknowledged that the Ducatis, especially Alex, displayed superior pace.
Mir set a fast time on day two, topping the timesheets with a 1m 56s lap, finishing fifth overall by the end of the test.
During Sprint race simulations on the final day, the gap between Mir and the Ducatis became more apparent, emphasizing their strength.
Mir noted that while he improved compared to last year, the Ducatis seemed to have made significant progress during the pre-season, making them formidable competitors.
Moving forward, Honda will focus on enhancing grip, identified as a key area for improvement by Mir, as they prepare for the next pre-season test at Buriram on February 21-22.
