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With just 26 points and a single top ten finish, Joan Mir’s debut Repsol Honda season was by far the toughest of his MotoGP career.
In the Valencia test, Suzuki’s 2020 world champion, Joan Mir, had the opportunity to test a radically revised RC213V prototype given to him by Honda at the end of the year. Despite finishing 13th on the timesheets, Mir expressed his happiness with the progress made. He felt a noticeable difference and improvement in the bike’s performance, particularly in terms of lightness and better braking and turning capabilities. Mir also noted improvements in grip, which was an issue throughout the 2023 season. With the increased grip, Mir believes there is potential to fine-tune the traction control electronics, giving riders more control. Overall, Mir is optimistic about the upgrades and the future of the Honda prototype.
