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Joan Mir offered a frank assessment of Honda’s level after the Italian Grand Prix
Honda’s Joan Mir expressed that Mugello highlights the current lack of performance Honda is facing compared to its MotoGP competitors.
Despite a challenging showing at the Italian Grand Prix, LCR rookie Diogo Moreira impressed with top finishes in qualifying and races.
Mir, finishing 12th after starting 15th on the grid, recognizes Honda’s struggle and attributes it to HRC’s conservative approach to updates.
Acknowledging the gap to the front is widening, Mir hopes for improvement at a future race, such as in Hungary.
Mir had a respectful incident with Raul Fernandez during the grand prix, understanding the need for younger riders to take risks and earn contracts.
Ultimately, Mir accepts the reality of Honda’s current performance level and remains optimistic for future races and improvements.
