Honda is one of the manufacturers in MotoGP which is lagging behind in terms of competitiveness, and is looking for reinforcements. Joan Mir, the official rider and only MotoGP World Champion in the HRC squad, at the dawn of his third year on the RC213V, is not going to beat around the bush. He made it clear that in terms of raw performance, his bike is indeed “behind”. His request is unequivocal: help from Europe.
The declarations of Joan Mir reflect a complex situation in Honda. The former world champion highlights the RC213V's shortcomings and clearly expresses the need for reinforcements to improve the team's competitiveness.
Hondaonce at the top of MotoGP, is now struggling to remain competitive. Joan Mir2020 world champion and star of the team, does not mince his words in calling for a radical transformation to reverse the trend. As he begins his third year under the winged coat of arms, Mir highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the RC213V and proposes bold avenues for a renaissance.
Pour Mirthe RC213V is not a motorcycle to be rejected, far from it. “ It's a motorcycle with incredible quality,” he tells crash.net. But in terms of raw performance, Honda lags significantly “behind” its European rivals such as Ducati or
Aprilia. Mir doesn't just point out the flaws; he offers solutions.
Joan Mir: « when someone arrives at Honda, as a driver or engineer, it's a relief »
The observation is clear: Honda must adopt a more international approach to break the impasse.
Mir suggests the key lies in integrating European talent into the ranks of Honda.
« We need help from European people.
Italians, Spaniards who work for European manufacturers,” he says. This strategy, inspired by the success of brands like
Ducaticould inject new dynamics into the development of the RC213V.
Rumors about external recruitments give hope to the Spanish driver. “ When someone comes to Honda, as a driver or engineer, it's a relief. This shows that they are following the path that I think is the right one. »
However, Joan Mir does not advocate a total abandonment of Japanese expertise. On the contrary, he believes in a synergy between the traditional forces of Honda
and European innovations. “ We need the Japanese, the Europeans, this mix. This is what will be our strength,” he explains. This approach could allow Honda to combine Japanese precision and European audacity.
The 2025 season will be crucial for
Honda et Joan Mir. With the competition continuing to rise, time is running out to transform the RC213V into a machine that can compete. If
Honda manages to listen to calls from
Mir and attract the necessary talents, this renaissance could well be possible.
For now, Joan Mir remains the voice of hope within the team, but he knows that only concrete action can transform his words into results.
