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Repsol Honda is officially concluding its four-year partnership with Spanish rider Joan Mir at the end of the 2026 season and preparing for a new era. The team described this process as "unforgettable," while examining Mir's struggles and achievements throughout his career. His new home will be BK8 Gresini Racing, and plans have been made to transition to Ducati in the 2027 season.
Joan Mir's Repsol Honda Saga: From Great Hopes to Broken Dreams
Joan Mir had entered the Repsol Honda garage, one of the most prestigious teams in the world of motorsport, with great expectations. However, this journey quickly turned into a struggle for survival, both physical and mental. The process, which began with Suzuki pulling out of MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season, marked one of Mir's darkest periods in his career. Chronic development issues with Honda’s RC213V motorcycle, massive aerodynamic disadvantages against European rivals, and the dramatic lack of rear tire grip constantly hindered the rider's abilities. The champion rider, pushing beyond limits to reach competitive levels, suffered numerous accidents and battled serious injuries throughout his career. Although he achieved two third-place finishes in the 2025 season and experienced podium joy, these achievements could not overcome the darkness of that period. Even his second-place finish at the Barcelona race in the 2026 season was an extraordinary success; however, this valuable podium was lost due to a tire pressure penalty applied after the race. Mir's smooth and consistent riding style was observed to be unable to fully integrate with unpredictable and aggressive motorcycles.
New Destination: A Great Opportunity with Gresini [Ducati]
Following the process with Honda, which exhausted both parties, Joan Mir’s new career destination has been set as the BK8 Gresini Racing team. According to sources, the rider has shaken hands with this team for the upcoming period. Transitioning to Ducati's Desmosedici motorcycle, which dominates the grid, is being viewed as a golden opportunity for Mir to launch his career from the edge of a cliff. The Gresini garage is considered a team that has earned the respect of all due to its role in the rebirth of riders whose careers had declined recently (especially the Márquez brothers). The excitement is growing as Joan Mir's style—characterized by high corner speed, smoothness, and control—promises a flawless synergy with Ducati's power and perfect balance.
The Empty Seat in the Honda Garage: New Squad Plans
In the process of painful restructuring, it remains to be seen who will fill the seat left vacant by Joan Mir at Repsol Honda. This situation has created a shockwave within the team. It stands out among the names discussed loudly, especially after World Champion Fabio Quartararo decided to leave for Yamaha. The French star, who has faced a serious performance crisis with Yamaha's YZR-M1 motorcycle in recent years, wants to join a competitive project. While factory teams like Ducati, Aprilia, and KTM have largely filled their seats, Honda emerges as the strongest option for Quartararo to take the "number one rider" status. This is further strengthened by the Japanese giant's desire to start a new era with a champion like Quartararo, ahead of the new technical regulations and engine capacity changes scheduled for 2027. On the other side of the Honda team, attention has turned to Brazilian talent Diogo Moreira, who competes in the LCR Honda team. There is no official announcement regarding the second seat in the Repsol Honda garage yet. However, if a departure occurs, such as that of Luca Marini, there is loud speculation about whether rider Moreira, currently competing for LCR Honda, will take the prestigious seat in the factory team. Should this scenario materialize, Honda is keenly watching the possibility of a Quartararo and Moreira duo competing in the 2027 season. The MotoGP world awaits official statements on how this prospective squad for Honda in 2027 will be shaped, while simultaneously tracking whether Joan Mir will recall his championship reflexes with Gresini Ducati.
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