Joan Mir, rider of the Honda MotoGP team, will make his comeback this weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix, after more than a month of absence. The racer stopped competing on September 13 during the San Marino Grand Prix due to health issues that have not yet been clarified.
In a statement before the Sepang race, Mir shared that the last seven weeks have not been easy. ‘It hasn’t been an easy period,’ he stated, thanking the individuals who have been by his side during this complicated time. ‘I have been able to try different types of bikes and the doctors have given me the green light to return,’ he added, expressing his excitement about his comeback.
An anticipated return
Mir, who will leave the Honda team at the end of the season to compete with the Ducati of the independent team Gresini, does not want to set goals for his return. ‘The most important thing is to be able to get back on the bike, reconnect with the team, and see how I feel,’ he emphasized, acknowledging how the Sepang circuit brings back positive memories for him.
A mystery without diagnosis
After his withdrawal at the San Marino GP, the medical teams reported that the results of several tests performed on Mir had revealed ‘altered blood parameters’. This has generated further concern about his health status, as so far a definitive cause for his performance issues has not been found.
Dr. Ángel Charte, MotoGP’s medical director, had pointed out that Mir was presenting various symptoms, which had intensified over time. The uncertainty about his condition before the return has kept everyone attentive to his evolution.
As the competition approaches, Mir feels prepared and excited to return to the track, hoping that this weekend at the Sepang circuit will be the first step towards a more positive end to the season.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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