Joan Mir‘s 2025 MotoGP campaign has become a test of endurance marked by repeated setbacks and challenges. The former world champion’s streak of bad luck continued at the German Grand Prix when Ai Ogura collided with him before the first corner, forcing Mir out of the race without scoring any points.
After a weekend as unlucky as Sachsenring, at least we were fast,
Mir told reporters.
The last two races have been very unfair to us. We should have been fighting for fifth or sixth.
—Joan Mir, MotoGP Rider
The frustration in Mir’s voice revealed not only pain but also a strong determination to reverse his fortunes as the season progresses.
From Champion Consistency to a Season of Setbacks and Crashes
Once admired for his steady performance and calm racing style, Mir has faced an exceptional string of misfortunes in 2025. His aggressive driving style has occasionally led to crashes, while mechanical issues and uncontrollable incidents have hampered his ability to secure solid finishes. Despite flashes of speed that suggest he still belongs at the front, consistent results have eluded him in recent rounds.
It feels like nothing has clicked for us in a long time,
Mir said openly.
Honda is nudging forward, but we really need a big step, a breakthrough, to climb out of this hole.
—Joan Mir, MotoGP Rider
Brno: A Crucial Opportunity Ahead of the Summer Break
With the summer break approaching, all focus turns to the Brno circuit, a track intimately familiar to Mir though absent from the calendar since his 2020 world championship victory. The Czech venue holds a mixed history for him, featuring both strong performances and a hard crash during 2019 testing.
Mir remains cautiously optimistic about Brno, viewing the race as a chance for a fresh start both mentally and competitively. His main goal is to complete the race cleanly and gather useful data to build on.
I like Brno. It’s been a while, but the track normally suits us,
he commented.
We just need to finish a race clean. Then we can build on whatever data we collect.
—Joan Mir, MotoGP Rider
The Technical Challenge of the Honda RC213V
One persistent obstacle for Mir is the performance of his Honda RC213V machine, which struggles to maintain pace during intense race conditions. Although the team has achieved small improvements, Mir acknowledges that incremental gains will not be enough to challenge the leaders. The competition continues to advance rapidly, and Mir’s team must find a significant development to close the gap.
Despite long hours of work and effort from his crew, the decisive upgrade needed to push Mir back into top contention remains elusive.
High Stakes at Brno: Defining the Next Phase of Mir’s Season
As the final race before the summer break approaches, Joan Mir faces a make-or-break moment. Another failure to finish or a poor result risks wiping out the limited momentum he retains. Conversely, a clean competition and a strong finish—potentially within the top eight—could reignite his campaign and rebuild confidence.
Though Brno is not the absolute last chance for recovery, it stands as a pivotal race that could either signal a turnaround or deepen the challenges the former world champion confronts in 2025.
Joan Mir’s Career Snapshot and Recent Achievements
Born on September 1, 1997, Joan Mir is a Spanish motorcycle racer who rose quickly through ranks such as the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the CEV Moto3 Championship. He secured the 2017 Moto3 World Championship with Leopard Racing, and in 2020, he captured the MotoGP world title while riding for Suzuki Ecstar, marking a major milestone in his career.
Mir’s track record includes ten wins during his championship season, multiple podiums, and accolades like Rookie of the Year in Moto2™ after moving up with the EG 0,0 Marc VDS team in 2018. Currently, as he navigates the 2025 season, Mir wears number 36 and is ranked second in the championship with 285 points, boasting eight podium finishes, three victories, and two pole positions.
Across his career, Mir has achieved 25 wins from 180 starts and holds fastest lap awards at various circuits, reflecting his undeniable speed despite recent difficulties. His contributions have also helped his constructor maintain a leading position in the championship.
