Joan Mir ruled out of MotoGP Austrian GP due to health issues
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Joan Mir will miss the upcoming MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix after suffering health issues during the San Marino GP at Misano. Testing revealed altered blood parameters, prompting his medical team to recommend a focus on recovery. Mir experienced severe headaches and fatigue, leading to his early retirement from the Misano race. Takaaki Nakagami will replace Mir at the Red Bull Ring and continue testing for Honda. The current aim is for Mir to return for the Japanese GP following the Austrian event.
- •Joan Mir experienced significant health issues at Misano.
- •He retired early in the Misano race due to fatigue.
- •Honda confirmed Mir will miss the Austrian GP.
- •Takaaki Nakagami will serve as Mir's replacement.
- •Mir aims to return for the next race in Japan.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mir To Miss Austrian GP, Nakagami To Substitute For Honda HRC Castrol
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Joan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues
- 10:06 AMMotorsport.com — Joan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues
"Illness sidelines former World Champion Photos by Honda Racing Corporation. Joan Mir will sit out this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, with Honda confirming the 2020 world champion has been advised by his medical team to focus on his recovery rather than race at Spielberg. [cuttext][/cuttext] The decision stems from the physical problems that derailed Mir's San Marino GP. He struggled through Saturday at Misano, complaining of headaches and a severe lack of energy he could no
"The concerning physical problems Joan Mir suffered during the San Marino Grand Prix will have consequences beyond Misano, with Honda announcing on Wednesday that the 2020 MotoGP champion will miss this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Mir was already badly affected by Saturday at Misano. The Spaniard explained at the time that he was suffering from headaches and, above all, a severe lack of ...Keep reading
"The Spanish rider will not race at the Red Bull Ring after medical tests detected "altered" blood parameters; Nakagami will be his replacement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:49 PMMir To Miss Austrian GP, Nakagami To Substitute For Honda HRC Castrol
Illness sidelines former World Champion Photos by Honda Racing Corporation. Joan Mir will sit out this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, with Honda confirming the 2020 world champion has been advised by his medical team to focus on his recovery rather than race at Spielberg. [cuttext][/cuttext] The decision stems from the physical problems that derailed Mir's San Marino GP. He struggled through Saturday at Misano, complaining of headaches and a severe lack of energy he could no
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:06 AMJoan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues
The Spanish rider will not race at the Red Bull Ring after medical tests detected "altered" blood parameters; Nakagami will be his replacement.
- Motorsport.comSep 16, 2026, 10:06 AMJoan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues
The concerning physical problems Joan Mir suffered during the San Marino Grand Prix will have consequences beyond Misano, with Honda announcing on Wednesday that the 2020 MotoGP champion will miss this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Mir was already badly affected by Saturday at Misano. The Spaniard explained at the time that he was suffering from headaches and, above all, a severe lack of ...Keep reading
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