MotoGP champion of 2020, Joan Mir, has announced his transfer from the Honda team to Gresini Ducati for the upcoming racing season. The Spaniard stated that this transition involves accepting a degree of professional risk, which he views as a necessary trade-off for acquiring a superior motorcycle platform. Throughout his elite career, Mir has exclusively competed on factory-supported machinery, previously riding for Suzuki and subsequently for Honda.
Following a period that saw only two podium finishes across the last four seasons, the decision marks a significant new chapter in his racing career. Regarding the move, Mir acknowledged the inherent challenges of changing teams, noting, “When you move to a factory team, you give up a lot, but it’s also a step I wanted to take. It’s a risky move, as you expose yourself with a factory motorcycle—if you don’t achieve results, it’s a risk I wanted to take.” He framed the decision as a calculated gamble, indicating that the potential gains from the Ducati machinery outweigh the established security of remaining with the previous factory outfit.
This move signifies Mir’s commitment to maximizing his competitive potential by embracing a new technical challenge. The shift from his established Honda program to the Ducati factory setup places immediate focus on performance and adaptation for the upcoming racing calendar.
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