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Joan Mir has outlined the Honda update that made the biggest difference for him in 2025
Joan Mir, former MotoGP world champion, highlighted Honda’s improved engine characteristics on the 2025 bike as a significant development that he particularly noticed.
After a challenging 2024 season, Honda’s advancements in the 2025 challenger allowed for more consistent and improved results throughout the year.
Notably, Honda managed to secure wins in wet conditions and achieved three dry-weather podiums, with Mir impressively capturing two of those podiums at Motegi and Sepang.
Overall, Honda earned 210 more points than in the previous season and rose in the rankings for the 2026 season.
Throughout 2025, Honda utilized concession benefits to introduce various updates, with the engine modifications being particularly beneficial for Mir due to his sensitivity with throttle control.
Despite finishing 15th in the standings with 96 points, Mir emphasized the importance of multiple improvements to the bike, including enhanced aero, grip, electronics, and understanding the dynamics of the machine.
Looking ahead, both Mir and his teammate Luca Marini are facing the final year of their current Honda contracts in 2026.
