The Majorcan, MotoGP world champion in 2020, was unable to confirm the title in 2021, but with the responsibilities that were mainly of the bike rather than the rider, powerless in many situations, especially against the almighty Ducati.
Second Joan Mirthe builder of the big S took note of what happened in 2021 and took steps to avoid a recurrence of this feeling of inferiority.
Furthermore, the Hamamatsu brand would do well to take the step forward that both Mir and Alex Rins they have been asking for months, as their contracts expire next December.
“I know Suzuki has worked a lot, more than I expected. You have to consider that with this bike they won a title. Last year it improved, but not as much as the others. This is not good for the Japanese,” he said. said the Spaniard on Friday from Sepang, where from tomorrow he will be riding the new GSX-RR, a prototype that has been refined, but is still a continuation of the 2021 project.
“It’s been a while since Suzuki realized the work that was done last year wasn’t enough to win the world championship,” added # 36, shortly after unveiling the new bike’s livery. , which incorporates black color to highlight the numbers.
The Spaniard has no qualms in saying that the sensations he will get from this preseason could have a decisive influence on his choice between staying with Suzuki or seeking a new experience, even if the options available to him are not many.
“A lot of riders have contracts expiring in 2022, and the tests will be very important to me. I feel very good at Suzuki, but it’s also true that changes at certain moments can be positive,” said Mir, who finished third in the season. World Cup last season, 70 points behind the champion Fabio Quartararo and without winning a race.
When it comes to title contenders, his list is long, and it even includes Marc Márquezeven if the Majorcan does not put the Honda rider on top.
“Márquez is among the candidates for the title, he has been for the last ten years and he will certainly be among the favorites. I would not put him at the top of the list, but he will be there. I would put Fabio at the top, he earned it because he is the champion, but there will be several who can fight for the title. My idea is to be among them, “continued Mir, before adding:” To win a world championship, the sum of what the bike offers and what the rider is able to give, he must be 100%. There are times when the bike is not up to par and it is up to the rider to do the rest. And not everyone is capable of doing it. “
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