© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press launch issued By Honda Racing Company (HRC):
HRC and Joan Mir comply with contract renewal
Honda Racing Company has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Joan Mir to experience for the Manufacturing facility Crew within the MotoGP World Championship.
Joan Mir made his full-time debut in Moto3 class in 2016, profitable 10 races and incomes his first World Championship the next yr. He was promoted to the Moto2 class in 2018 and made the step to the premier class, MotoGP, in 2019 earlier than happening to be topped World Champion in 2020.
From 2023, he has competed within the MotoGP class with the Repsol Honda Crew, and has gained a complete of 12 Grand Prix victories and 33 podiums throughout his time within the World Championship.
For the 2025 season, Joan Mir and Luca Marini will proceed to compete collectively. Along with Stefan Bradl, Aleix Espargaro will be part of as take a look at riders supporting machine improvement.
Joan Mir 36
Rider – MotoGP
“To begin with, I’m very pleased to have the ability to compete with Honda and HRC for the subsequent two years. It was my objective to proceed this partnership, and this time I’ve been capable of obtain it. HRC and I’ve been in partnership since 2023, and as we proceed to take action, I consider that by persevering with to enter my opinions to HRC, I can contribute to bettering the RC213V. I do know what I have to do and I do know what Honda can obtain, so I hope that we will each obtain it. We are going to proceed to work arduous for the long run for the rest of this season.”
Koji Watanabe
President of Honda Racing Company
“I’m very pleased to have the ability to compete in MotoGP with Joan Mir for 2 years from 2025. This has been a troublesome season for Honda and HRC, not like something they’ve ever skilled earlier than. Even in these circumstances, Mir has trusted the workforce, and we’re very grateful for his angle of by no means giving up and combating at any time. We, together with Mir, wish to work along with all of the stakeholders to make a comeback and do our greatest to fulfill the expectations of our followers as quickly as doable. As soon as once more, thanks to all of the followers who all the time assist us. We look ahead to your continued assist.”