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Joan Mir joins Gresini after leaving Honda amid struggles

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Joan Mir joins Gresini after leaving Honda amid struggles

Summary

Joan Mir signed a two-year deal with the Gresini team for 2027-28 after four challenging years with Honda. He expressed a strong desire for more success and took action after frustrations with Honda's communication regarding MotoGP's upcoming 850cc era. This decision marks a significant shift in his career, moving from a factory ride to a satellite team, aiming for better results moving forward.

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Key Details

•Joan Mir joins Ducati's satellite Gresini team for 2027-28.
•Mir cites communication issues with Honda as a primary reason for leaving.
•He seeks to reclaim success after a challenging stint at Honda.
•The move comes ahead of MotoGP's transition to new 850cc machines.

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Joan Mir says he is “hungry” for more success after four difficult years at Honda, explaining why he chose to leave a factory ride in favour of Ducati's satellite Gresini team. Amid a lack of communication from Honda regarding MotoGP’s new 850cc era, Mir decided to take matters into his own hands, signing a two-year deal with Gresini for 2027-28. This will be the first time that the ...Keep reading
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