Joan Mir tests Honda's 2027 MotoGP package during Brno test session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Joan Mir and Luca Marini participated in a test of Honda's 2027 MotoGP bike and tyres at Brno on June 22. Mir described the decision to allow them to test as a 'smart move' by Honda, emphasizing the value of their feedback for the bike's development. He highlighted the significance of the new Pirelli tyres, noting that experienced riders can provide crucial information to aid in their preparation for next season. Media coverage of the test is restricted, limiting available information. Mir's imminent move to a 2027 Gresini Ducati team has been reported, adding context to the test's strategic significance for Honda.
- •Joan Mir calls Honda's test decision a smart move.
- •Mir and Marini test the 2027 bike and tyres on June 22.
- •Feedback from riders aims to enhance bike and tyre development.
- •Media access is restricted, limiting coverage of the test.
- •Mir is set to join Gresini Ducati for the 2027 season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Joan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test
- 2:00 PMMotorsport.com — Joan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test
"Factory Honda rider Joan Mir says it is a "smart move" that the manufacturer is allowing him and fellow departing rider Luca Marini to test the 2027 bike and tyres at Brno today. As reported last week, Honda has decided that the input of its current race riders will be worth more than the potential downside of them getting a head start as they move to rival teams next year. Read ...Keep reading
"The 2020 world champion reckons it makes good sense for Honda to let him ride its 2027 bike despite his impending departure
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:00 PMJoan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test
The 2020 world champion reckons it makes good sense for Honda to let him ride its 2027 bike despite his impending departure
- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 2:00 PMJoan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test
Factory Honda rider Joan Mir says it is a "smart move" that the manufacturer is allowing him and fellow departing rider Luca Marini to test the 2027 bike and tyres at Brno today. As reported last week, Honda has decided that the input of its current race riders will be worth more than the potential downside of them getting a head start as they move to rival teams next year. Read ...Keep reading
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