Davide Brivio’s expected move from Trackhouse to Honda could provide Joan Mir with a vital lifeline ahead of the 2027 MotoGP season.
On Saturday, it was reported that Brivio, the team leader at the Aprilia-backed track house, will join Honda in a ‘key advisory role’.
Brivio is set to focus on Honda’s strategic vision and overall organization as the Japanese brand joins, with current team boss Alberto Puig set to stay on.
It has been suggested that Honda Brivio is like a perfect person To bring the team back to glory after a few years in the midfield.
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Can David Brivio give Joan Mir a lifeline at Honda?
A driver that can be useful BrivioIt may be the expected arrival. MrThe contract with Honda expires at the end of the 2026 campaign.
With Fabio Quatararo to join from Yamaha next season and Honda is expected to catch David Alonso From the CFMoto Moto2 team, the situation looks bad for Mir and Luca Marini.
However, it is set to merge with Brivio. Honda At high levels, Mir can provide a lifeline.
The pair have previously worked together at Suzuki, with Mir winning the 2020 MotoGP title ahead of Franco Morbidelli and Alex Rins.
In addition, Mir has previously been associated with mobility Tracking house After Brivio stated that they are looking to replace a more experienced driver Ai Ogura joins Yamaha For the 2027 season.
But for Honda to offer a seat to the Mir for 2027, it may depend on whether they can move Tech3 away from KTM and join the Japanese brand as a new satellite team.
If that happens, Honda could put Alonso in the Tech3 team and allow Mir to team up with Quattararo in the factory team.
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What does Joan Mir say about Honda’s future?
In April, Mir claimed a spot in the official Honda team and said he would be front row if the bike was competitive.
as a Motor sport“I don’t think I deserve to race for any team other than the official Honda team,” Mir said.
“I’m not here to ask for anything, I think I’m a rider who can guarantee that when the bike is working, I’ll be at the front, that’s what we have to target.
“From now on, as for the things I can’t control, we’ll have to see, but I think I’m giving more than enough reasons to have a good bike next year.”
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