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Tyre temperature and launch control to blame for Joan Mir’s tough Czech MotoGP Sprint
Joan Mir expressed disappointment with his 19th-place finish in the Czech MotoGP Sprint due to tyre temperature and launch control issues, despite a solid fifth-place qualifying session.
Mir had high hopes for a good result after a strong performance in Q2 and a promising morning session.
Technical problems with launch control and cold rear tire led to a challenging start, causing him to drop to last position.
Mir emphasized the need to address these issues and believed all the elements were in place for a better outcome.
Meanwhile, Mir’s teammate, Luca Marini, saw an improvement in his performance on Saturday compared to Friday, but recognized the need to further enhance his speed and physical condition.
Marini, finishing 15th in the Sprint, acknowledged the importance of Honda HRC’s engineers’ efforts and remained optimistic about making progress on Sunday.
