Overview
- Joan Mir’s manager said Mir chose to leave Honda at the end of 2026 and will not ride for the team in 2027.
- The Race reported he is set to join Gresini Racing on a Ducati for 2027, with the seat believed to have gone his way over Enea Bastianini.
- Gresini has openings as Alex Marquez is set to move to KTM and Fermin Aldeguer is due to shift to VR46 under his Ducati deal, with Moto2 star Dani Holgado widely tipped to take the other seat.
- Bastianini could land at Trackhouse Aprilia if KTM releases its 2027 option that currently ties him, a clause also reported to cover Maverick Vinales.
- Despite frequent crashes on the Honda, Mir remains quick, topping final practice at Catalunya and reinforcing paddock belief in his speed.