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Merit: Found Sprint Race to be Grueling
On the narrow and technical circuit in Hungary, the top three drivers maintained their starting advantage from beginning to end of the race, crossing the finish line. However, this battle resulted in a below-expectation performance for Honda driver Joan Mir. Starting 13th, Mir was forced to pass behind his rivals for much of the race.
Mir’s Challenging Battle
The Honda rider stated that he had to widen his motorcycle's lines on every passing attempt and that this hindered his progress. “I struggled to brake due to the intensity at the start. This left me behind the competition and made it impossible to take advantage of passing opportunities.” After the race, the Spanish driver said that the events at the start complicated his task: “The start was good, but because of Brad Binder’s sudden braking and my inability to slow down effectively afterwards, I missed the opportunity to pass.”
Braking Issues and Vibrations
Mir attributed the difficulties he experienced during the race to the vibrations felt while braking. These vibrations, particularly felt in areas where maximum grip should have been present, negatively impacted tire contact and reduced braking performance. “The violent vibrations that appeared during braking, which caused me to lose control of the motorcycle, completely changed the course of the race.” The pilot emphasized that these vibrations not only affected his performance but also disrupted his communication with the motorcycle.
A Grueling Race Atmosphere
Mir also commented on the overall atmosphere of the race: “It’s already very difficult to pass on this track. But because of the intensity at the start and the braking issues, I think the race was grueling.” The pilot stated that he lost motivation due to the lack of passing opportunities: "I just had to stay behind the driver in front of me. It was a tough sprint race."
Request for Improvements for the Future
Mir expressed the need to solve these problems throughout the season. “The results of this race are a clear indication that we need to work more on the motorcycle. I need to regain that good feeling and rediscover the joy of riding a motorcycle.” The pilot drew attention to the importance of improvements in the braking system. “I think there’s a lot we need to improve because I had major problems with the motorcycle today.”
Motorsport.com team will continue to closely monitor Mir's performance and contribute to his development after this challenging sprint race.
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