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Joan Mir’s Hungarian MotoGP ended with yet another DNF but says Honda now a “top 7” bike.
After Joan Mir matched his season-best sixth place in the Balaton Park Sprint, his Hungarian Grand Prix ended with a ninth DNF of the season. Mir felt something was off with his bike’s rear end before the race, leading to a difficult start and a crash on lap four. Mir mentioned a possible tyre issue affecting his grip and handling out of corners. Despite Mir’s struggles, teammate Luca Marini had a strong weekend, finishing fourth in the Sprint and fifth in the grand prix. Both riders had a new chassis available in Hungary, with Mir needing more set-up work to unleash its potential. Mir pointed out issues with the new frame, such as front locking under braking. Johann Zarco, without the new chassis, crashed out of 12th place in the closing stages of the grand prix.
