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Jack Miller has seen the door closed again in MotoGP. In fact, while rumors have sent him to Honda next season, Target handlebars appear to have now been allocated. Our colleagues from Motorsport They think they know that Joan Mir has decided to continue with HRC (two more years) in the first category.
Motorcycles: Joan Mir, continuity?
The extension is surprising though, when we learn that Trakhouse Aprilia and its president (former Suzuki boss at the time of Mir's coronation), have confirmed their interest in the Spanish rider. Provided the information from our colleagues is accurate, Joan Mir would have chosen to persevere with the Japanese manufacturer.
But such a choice probably wouldn't be so harmful to Jack Miller and to all the pilots still looking for a leash. Because this means that at least one Aprilia satellite will be available next year, in addition to the official one – after the departure of Maverick Viñales. In addition, the second official handlebar from Yamaha as well as the two handlebars from Pramac and one (at least) from Gresini are also still free. So there are still many opportunities.
The article was published on 06/19/2024 at 6:20 AM