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Joan Mir, the rider of the Honda MotoGP team, stated that the most critical area for the motorcycle's development is evaluating tire grip under high lean angles on the Sachsenring circuit. This technical test reveals what areas Honda RC213V wants to measure before entering the second half of the season.
Track Technical Challenges and Rider Opinions
Before the German MotoGP races, Joan Mir, the rider for the Honda factory team, identified the most important area for motorcycle development at the Sachsenring circuit. The Spanish rider believes this track will be a vital test for evaluating tire grip under high lean angles.
Mir spoke after a disappointment experienced during the previous Assen race. The world champion rider, who failed to complete both Sprint and Grand Prix races at the Dutch GP, had stated that he could not fully explain the reason for his crash in the Grand Prix. Nevertheless, Mir expressed satisfaction with the performance in the track's narrow and technical sections. However, due to Sachsenring's unique track characteristics, he predicts that a different aspect of the motorcycle will come to the forefront this weekend.
Mir highlighted critical areas, saying:
The grip on the tire edge needs improvement.
Development Goal: Starting Earlier
Sachsenring is considered one of the most technical circuits in the calendar. The characteristics of this track clearly reveal the areas Honda needs to develop. The circuit is known for its steep downhill sections and the intensive use of the tire shoulder, especially on the left side.
The riders emphasize what they expect from the motorcycle under these challenging conditions. Mir stated that Honda must address deficiencies in this technical area. He also expressed that the break in the summer will be important for regaining physical and mental energy after the German GP.
Luca Marini proposes a different development strategy. The Italian rider stressed their desire to carry progress gained in the final stages of races to the beginning of the weekend. Marini shared the team's general performance views:
We managed to complete Sunday sessions with acceptable results by working hard in the last few races. Our goal now is to reach our performance level much earlier and always secure a Q2 seat.
Despite past difficulties, Marini expressed confidence in the team's development:
Last year, we achieved a good result in the race where I returned from injury in Germany, but it was a very unusual weekend. There is still work to be done. But I believe that everyone in the garage is working very hard this year, and we will take the necessary developmental step soon.
Critical Areas Tested by Honda
Sachsenring stands out as a track that will demonstrate Honda's potential. It indicates that the motorcycle's balance and road grip under high lean angles are areas that still need improvement. The track’s long left corners and its structure requiring intensive use of the tire shoulder represent a test that can clearly show Honda's progress in this area.
For Mir and Marini, the German GP is not just a battle for points; it is also a critical test to measure which technical areas RC213V will develop before entering the second half of the season. Honda is attempting to draw its roadmap through these tests.
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