Chantra to replace Mir for Honda at Japanese GP in MotoGP
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Somkiat Chantra is set to return to MotoGP as the stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix. Mir is unable to compete in both the Japanese and Indonesian rounds due to his injury. Chantra's participation in the Indonesian event remains uncertain, as it coincides with the World Superbike round. Chantra previously raced in MotoGP for LCR in 2025 and has been competing in World Superbikes this season. Mir's absence marks another challenge for Honda as they navigate their rider lineup.
- •Somkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP to fill in for Joan Mir.
- •Mir will miss the Japanese and Indonesian races due to injury.
- •Chantra confirmed for the Japanese GP; Indonesian participation unclear.
- •He previously raced in MotoGP and is currently in World Superbikes.
- •Honda faces challenges with rider availability and performance.
- 8:13 AMAutosport — Chantra set for MotoGP return to replace Mir at Honda for Japanese GP
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Somkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injury Joan Mir at Japanese GP
- 8:08 AMMotorsport.com — Somkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injury Joan Mir at Japanese GP
"Somkiat Chantra will return to MotoGP as stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix at the factory Honda team. It was announced yesterday that Mir will miss the next two races, the Japanese and Indonesian rounds, which take place in early October. For the time being, Chantra has only been confirmed to compete in Japan, as the Mandalika round coincides with the penultimate ...Keep reading
"Somkiat Chantra will return to MotoGP as stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix with the factory Honda team. It was announced on Tuesday that Mir will miss the next two races, the Japanese and Indonesian rounds, which take place in early October. For the time being, Chantra has only been confirmed to compete in Japan, as the Mandalika round coincides with the ...Keep reading
"Somkiat Chantra, who is racing for the factory Honda team in World Superbikes this year, will replace Joan Mir at Motegi, after it was announced yesterday that the Spanish rider is medically unfit for the next two races
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External links- AutosportSep 23, 2026, 8:13 AMChantra set for MotoGP return to replace Mir at Honda for Japanese GP
Somkiat Chantra will return to MotoGP as stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix with the factory Honda team. It was announced on Tuesday that Mir will miss the next two races, the Japanese and Indonesian rounds, which take place in early October. For the time being, Chantra has only been confirmed to compete in Japan, as the Mandalika round coincides with the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 8:08 AMSomkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injury Joan Mir at Japanese GP
Somkiat Chantra, who is racing for the factory Honda team in World Superbikes this year, will replace Joan Mir at Motegi, after it was announced yesterday that the Spanish rider is medically unfit for the next two races
- Motorsport.comSep 23, 2026, 8:08 AMSomkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injury Joan Mir at Japanese GP
Somkiat Chantra will return to MotoGP as stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix at the factory Honda team. It was announced yesterday that Mir will miss the next two races, the Japanese and Indonesian rounds, which take place in early October. For the time being, Chantra has only been confirmed to compete in Japan, as the Mandalika round coincides with the penultimate ...Keep reading
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