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Joan Mir admitted that he will “go to bed satisfied” after securing his best finish in Honda colours since the 2023 MotoGP season.
Joan Mir expressed satisfaction after securing his best finish in Honda colors since the 2023 MotoGP season, finishing in seventh place as the top Honda rider since 2023.
The Spaniard was delighted with the result, especially after being taken out by Jack Miller in the Saturday Sprint race, stating that he never expected to feel content with seventh place but gave his all during the race.
Mir acknowledged Honda’s areas of weakness, emphasizing the need for improvement in acceleration and top speed to catch up with rivals like Ducati, KTM, and Yamaha.
Although Mir feels relief to be competing for 7th place, he looks forward to the day when he can overtake without being passed on the next straight, highlighting the ongoing journey to elevate Honda’s performance to the top level in MotoGP.
