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Joan Mir believes Honda can be “a bit optimistic” for the Italian MotoGP despite the RC213V not necessarily suiting Mugello.
Joan Mir is cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Italian MotoGP weekend at Mugello, despite Honda’s historical challenges on the circuit and his previous finishes with the RC213V not being within the top 10.
Honda also hasn’t made it to the podium at the Italian Grand Prix since 2019, raising questions about their performance at Mugello.
After a strong finish at Catalunya, Joan Mir believes there is room for positivity within the Honda team going into the Mugello race, emphasizing the importance of building on momentum and consistent performance throughout the weekend.
Mir acknowledges the track’s challenges but remains confident in his speed and highlights the significance of securing a strong grid position.
Luca Marini, Mir’s teammate, looks forward to the Mugello race with added anticipation as he missed the event last year due to an unfortunate crash, emphasizing the special atmosphere of the Italian Grand Prix as a home rider.
