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Joan Mir says Honda’s recent MotoGP podiums have lifted the whole team, helping them “subconsciously give more” heading into Portimao.
After achieving his first Honda MotoGP podiums in the flyaway races, Joan Mir is now returning to Europe with newfound confidence and higher expectations.
The 2020 world champion ended a challenging three and a half years at Honda by securing third-place finishes at Motegi and Malaysia, marking his first podiums since leaving Suzuki.
Mir looks ahead to the upcoming Portimao event with optimism, expecting this track to be even more favorable for him compared to Sepang.
Despite his success, Mir acknowledges the importance of finding consistency and maintaining a calm approach while riding at full potential.
Fans have been impressed by Mir’s performances, as he pushes the limits of the RC213V and aims for promising results with a positive mindset.
