Joan Mir had a tough race in the MotoGP Argentina GP, but despite facing many difficulties, he managed to secure a ninth-place finish – after a long time away from top-ten results.
To achieve this, the Honda HRC Castrol rider battled against front tire overheating and the inability to defend himself, both in corners and on straights, during much of the race.
He also faced some scares, highlighting that he was able to maintain control: ‘I had many moments, but I was able to control it. I had to finish the race. I need to get points, I need to get good information, and that’s it’.
In Mir’s view, the Argentina GP may have been the worst-case scenario for Honda – which makes the ninth place even more encouraging in such a context: ‘If in the worst possible scenario we had a top ten, this means that maybe this year we will be able to have good races. I’m sure’.
Joan Mir finished the MotoGP Argentina GP in ninth place – achieving his first top ten since the 2023 Indian GP. However, it was far from being an easy race for the Honda HRC Castrol rider. The 2020 world champion didn't hide his frustration: ‘Honestly the race was super desperate…
Luca Marini achieved his first top-ten finish with Honda HRC Castrol in the MotoGP Argentina GP, finishing just behind his teammate, Joan Mir. Beyond the result itself, the Italian displayed strong race pace, which he attributed to two key factors: ‘It was amazing, super good. It was a combination of…
Joan Mir secured his first MotoGP top ten since 2023 by finishing ninth in the Argentina GP. However, the race was far from easy. The Honda HRC Castrol rider struggled with tire performance while following other riders, reaching a point where he found it difficult to defend his position and…
