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Joan Mir says he hopes Honda “has learned from its mistakes” following a successful MotoGP pre-season test programme.
Honda has shown significant progress in recent testing, with Mir finishing in sixth place at the Buriram test, signaling improvements in performance. Mir expressed satisfaction with the bike’s potential to improve lap time, highlighting the positive direction Honda is heading in. The 2020 world champion emphasized the improved bike feel and competitive pace, indicating optimism for the upcoming races. Despite the positive developments, Mir voiced concerns about Honda’s race pace, particularly due to weaknesses in engine performance. Mir’s teammate, Luca Marini, also acknowledged that Honda still has unresolved issues to address, despite the steps forward made during testing. Both riders stressed the importance of continuing to work on improving the bike’s overall performance for the upcoming races.
