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After qualifying a season-best fifth, Joan Mir’s Czech MotoGP ended in the gravel after being hit by Alex Marquez – thinks Honda’s straight-line deficit is leaving him exposed to lunges.
Joan Mir has had a challenging MotoGP season with eight DNFs out of twelve races before the summer break, putting him at the top of the fallers list alongside Johann Zarco.
While Mir has shown speed, he has struggled with crashes and missed out on valuable points, unlike Zarco who has scored consistently.
Mir’s interactions with Alex Marquez at the recent race led to a collision and further disappointment, with Marquez receiving a penalty for his actions.
Mir attributes his frequent incidents to rivals taking advantage of the Honda’s lack of top speed and his strength in braking.
Moving forward, Mir acknowledges the need to improve as a team to avoid similar situations in the future.
