It’s now official: Mir renews with Honda for another two seasons, confirming his confidence in the Japanese project.
In an increasingly dramatic MotoGP market, dominated by the announcement of Marc Marquez moving to Ducati, there’s now a confirmation: Joan Mir has renewed with Honda until 2026, confirming himself as a central part of the project. Joining him in 2025 will be Luca Marini, with Stefan Bradl and Aleix Espargarò becoming test riders for the team.
Joan Mir and Koji Watanabe’s Statements
Joan Mir spoke to HRC’s microphones: “First of all, I am very happy to be able to compete with Honda and HRC for the next two years. My goal was to continue this partnership, and I have been able to achieve it. HRC and I have been in partnership since 2023, and I believe that by continuing to provide my feedback to HRC, I can help improve the RC213V”.
Mir concluded: “I know what I need to do and I know what Honda can achieve, so I hope we can both achieve it. We will continue to work hard for the future for the remainder of this season.”
HRC President Koji Watanabe also commented: “I am very happy to be able to compete in MotoGP with Joan Mir for two years starting from 2025. This has been a tough season for Honda and HRC, unlike anything they have ever experienced before. Even in these circumstances, Mir has trusted the team, and we are very grateful for his attitude of never giving up and fighting at any time.”
He continued: “We, along with Mir, would like to work together with all stakeholders to do our best to meet the expectations of our fans as soon as possible. Once again, thank you to all the fans who always support us. We count on your continued support.”.
Photo: HRC MotoGP
