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Joan Mir says he has “no big regrets” for his crash in the Malaysian MotoGP Sprint while chasing a podium.
In 2025, the factory Honda MotoGP team experienced a double DNF in the Malaysian Sprint for the first time, but Joan Mir expressed no major regrets about the outcome. Despite Mir’s crash at turn nine while in fourth place, marking his 45th DNF as a Honda rider, he maintained a positive outlook on the overall day for himself and Honda. Mir, reflecting on the Sepang Sprint, stated that he had no major regrets and felt they were fighting for something valuable, even sensing a podium finish within reach throughout the race. Explaining his crash, Mir mentioned entering turn nine with more margin than usual, expecting a tyre drop that ultimately led to him losing the front. Additionally, teammate Luca Marini’s crash in the Sepang Sprint was his first of the season in MotoGP, occurring while attempting to pass Pol Espargaro and highlighting the challenges faced during the race. Marini described the incident as a result of misjudging the move due to insufficient speed, emphasizing the necessity of his attempted pass given the challenging race conditions.
