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Joan Mir believes Honda now understands how to succeed in the current MotoGP era, as the former champion aims to be “fighting for something” in 2026.
After several seasons in the MotoGP wilderness, Joan Mir believes that Honda now understands what it takes to succeed in the current era of aerodynamics and ride-height devices. Mir, the 2020 MotoGP champion, joined Honda in 2023 as Marc Marquez’s teammate before becoming part of Marquez’s crew in 2024. Under the new technical leadership of Romano Albesiano, Mir and Honda showed tangible progress last season, achieving podium finishes and rising above Yamaha in the manufacturers’ standings. Mir regained confidence after a challenging period with multiple retirements and injuries during his time with Honda. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Mir expressed optimism and determination to fight for top positions. Despite Honda’s recent improvements, Mir emphasized the need to stay vigilant as competitors like KTM continue to evolve. Mir will start preparing for the final season of the current 1000cc Michelin MotoGP era at the upcoming Sepang test.
