Spanish rider Joan Mir arrives at the Grand Prix of the Americas determined to continue the good form he showed in the last round in Argentina. After returning to the top 10, the two-time world champion feels more confident and focused on improving key aspects of his riding and the performance of the Honda RC213V.
‘It was a quick turnaround between races, but I’m eager to get going again and keep building our potential’ Mir stated. The Spaniard acknowledges that the Circuit of the Americas is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar and will be a great test for Honda’s progress. ‘Austin is a really unique circuit, completely different from almost anywhere else we ride. Of course, we are approaching this with optimism after what has been a good start to the year, but we need to see how our bike performs here, how the track is, and many other factors’.
With 20 corners and a length of 5.51 kilometers, COTA demands a fluid and precise approach—something Mir considers essential for a strong result. ‘It’s a track all about flowing, putting everything together in one lap because a small mistake can be difficult to recover from due to the circuit’s layout’.
The Honda HRC Castrol rider previously finished fourth in Austin in 2022 and hopes to improve on that result this year. Given Honda’s steady progress since the opening round, Mir believes he can once again fight for strong positions and consolidate his place in the championship.