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Joan Mir withdrew from Saturday at the San Marino MotoGP after sustaining a neck “compression” in a practice crash.
Alberto Puig stated that Joan Mir’s withdrawal from Saturday’s running at the San Marino MotoGP was necessary for him to have a chance to race on Sunday due to a significant compression in the cervical area of his neck. Mir did not participate in FP2 on Saturday morning following a crash the day prior. Despite no evidence of fractures, Mir had limited neck movement and was not feeling well. Mir’s team decided he would skip the Sprint race on Saturday to focus on potentially racing on Sunday. Puig mentioned that it’s uncertain if Mir will be able to participate on Sunday due to the severity of his injury. Mir’s teammate Luca Marini showcased strong performance during qualifying, securing a season-best sixth place on the grid. Puig praised Marini’s comfort with the bike and the recent technical improvements that have been implemented.
