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Joan Mir, Eager for a New Start at Mugello
Honda pilot Joan Mir expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming race at Mugello, the Italian MotoGP circuit, stating that he was keeping the team’s morale high and preparing for the race with optimism. Mir’s performance at the Catalunya Grand Prix is particularly considered a key turning point for him and Honda’s future goals.
Honda acknowledges that the RC213V motorcycle isn’t perfectly suited to the Mugello track, but recent performance improvements have created a positive atmosphere within the team. Since Marc Marquez’s last podium in 2019, Honda’s potential for success at Mugello is being redefined. Mir’s 11th place achieved in 2025 demonstrates the team’s capabilities at this circuit.
Catalunya Success a Morale Boost
At the Catalunya Grand Prix, Mir had finished second on track. However, due to a tire pressure penalty received after the race, his position dropped to 13th. Despite this, Honda’s overall performance increase following the race boosted Mir’s and the team’s motivation.
Emphasis on Qualifying
Joan Mir highlighted the critical nature of qualifying at the Mugello race. Stating, “The qualifying result can be decisive,” he indicated Honda’s strong grid position would influence the race’s trajectory. Mir acknowledged progress in race pace while emphasizing the importance of finding the right settings to outperform strong rivals.
Luca Marini’s Excitement
For Luca Marini, Honda HRC team’s other pilot, the Mugello weekend holds a special significance. He was unable to participate in the race at home due to the Suzuka 8 Hours test crash last year. Therefore, Marini is eagerly anticipating the 2026 Mugello weekend. “Every race is special for every rider. As an Italian rider, you enjoy this weekend with the fans.” he expressed his feelings.
Positive Impact of Catalunya Test
Marini noted that the official test following Catalunya went well, highlighting Honda’s developments for the race weekend and the data collected during the Monday test. These test results created a positive atmosphere within the team ahead of Mugello.
Honda’s Future Goals
Despite still being behind Ducati and Aprilia, Honda has shown remarkable development in recent races, particularly in terms of race pace. Following the Catalunya performance, Mir’s attempt to compete in the leading group at Mugello and Marini’s increased motivation at his home race represent a significant potential for Honda.
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