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Mir has “one beautiful chance” to lead Honda MotoGP team in 2024
The 2020 world champion, Joan Mir, had a tough first year on the Honda in 2023, finishing with only 26 points due to injuries. Mir even considered quitting at one point. His best result came in India, where he finished fifth during a competitive round. With Marc Marquez moving to Gresini Ducati next year, Mir becomes the de facto team leader at Honda and believes they can perform well if Honda listens to his development feedback. Mir is motivated for the next season because he will have more influence on the direction of development. Honda has made improvements to the bike, including reducing its weight by eight kilograms, which has improved its overall handling.
