Joan Mir to test Honda's 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Joan Mir is set to participate in testing Honda's 2027 MotoGP bike at the post-Czech GP event in Brno. Despite having signed with Ducati's satellite team Gresini for the 2027 season, Mir's involvement with Honda marks an unusual scenario in the MotoGP, where a rider switching manufacturers typically does not participate in tests for their current team. The test will take place shortly after the Czech Grand Prix, calling into question the dynamics of manufacturer loyalty and rider commitments within the sport.
- •Joan Mir will test Honda's 2027 MotoGP bike.
- •Testing occurs after the Czech GP in Brno.
- •Mir has signed with Ducati's Gresini team for 2027.
- •This situation is unprecedented in MotoGP history.
- •Honda seeks insights from Mir ahead of future races.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Joan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move
- 8:32 AMMotorsport.com — Joan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move
"Honda has called up Joan Mir for the post-Czech GP test with 2027 MotoGP bikes despite the fact that he will join a rival manufacturer next year, Motorsport.com has learned. The Spaniard will not remain with the Tokyo factory team in 2027, having already reached an agreement with Ducati's satellite team Gresini. This is a real anomaly, as never in the MotoGP era has a rider who is switching ...Keep reading
"Honda will use at least one of its current regular riders to test its 2027 MotoGP prototype, despite Mir joining a rival manufacturer next year
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:32 AMJoan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move
Honda will use at least one of its current regular riders to test its 2027 MotoGP prototype, despite Mir joining a rival manufacturer next year
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 8:32 AMJoan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move
Honda has called up Joan Mir for the post-Czech GP test with 2027 MotoGP bikes despite the fact that he will join a rival manufacturer next year, Motorsport.com has learned. The Spaniard will not remain with the Tokyo factory team in 2027, having already reached an agreement with Ducati's satellite team Gresini. This is a real anomaly, as never in the MotoGP era has a rider who is switching ...Keep reading
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