The Spanish rider Joan Mir, MotoGP champion in 2020, will not participate in the Austrian Grand Prix due to health complications detected during the San Marino Grand Prix. This decision has been announced by the Honda team, which revealed that medical tests have detected altered parameters in Mir’s blood.
Mir’s condition deteriorated during the race in Misano, where he suffered severe headaches and an intense lack of energy. After finishing in the twentieth position during the sprint race, he decided to withdraw on the fifth lap. Subsequently, he traveled to Barcelona for additional tests, which have led to the conclusion that he needs further medical investigations.
According to his doctors, Mir must focus completely on his recovery, which means he will not compete this weekend at the Red Bull Ring.
Substitution and upcoming competitions
Regarding Mir’s absence, rider Takaaki Nakagami will replace him in this event. Nakagami, currently a test and development rider for HRC, was already in Austria to participate in the post-race tests scheduled for Monday, so he will take the opportunity to have a full weekend of competition.
Furthermore, Nakagami is preparing for his upcoming appearance as a wildcard in the Japanese GP, which will be a highlight event for the Japanese brand, where the team hopes to have Mir back on the grid.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
