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Joan Mir doesn’t believe Johann Zarco’s top seven at the Spanish Grand Prix is representative
Johann Zarco of LCR Honda performed well at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, qualifying second in wet conditions and finishing seventh in the dry main race. Honda entered the 2026 season on a positive note after a strong showing in 2025, with Zarco claiming victories and podiums. Despite the promising start last year, Honda has not had a similar success at the beginning of this season, falling short of the top five. Zarco’s seventh-place finish in the main race at the Spanish Grand Prix was a highlight for Honda this year. Joan Mir also had a challenging race at Jerez, finishing 15th after penalties but remained realistic about the team’s current capabilities and challenges. Mir emphasized the importance of accepting the limitations of their current package and focusing on their potential moving forward.
