Joan Mir and Luca Marini tested Honda's 2027 MotoGP bike and new Pirelli tires at the Brno circuit following the Czech Grand Prix weekend. Although both riders are expected to move to rival teams next season, Honda has decided that the development feedback they will receive from their factory riders is more valuable than the advantage of their departure.<\/p>\n
2020 World Champion Mir expressed his approval of the decision during his statements throughout the Czech GP weekend. Mir said, 'It's a smart move for Honda to include two factory riders in the test. I've been developing this bike for four years; the current version is the best Honda in recent years, that's a fact. We haven't been able to get it to where I wanted, but it makes sense to participate in the test and give feedback as we see fit.' Mir is expected to be announced as the Gresini Ducati rider for the 2027 season in the near future.<\/p>\n
Mir also emphasized that the test was not limited to motorcycle development alone. In line with Francesco Bagnaia's views expressed before the weekend, Mir stated that providing data to Pirelli was critically important, saying, "It's essential to give Pirelli as much information as possible. The more drivers who test, the more we contribute to the tires being ready for next season." When asked whether drivers who didn't participate in the test would be at a disadvantage in preparing for 2027, he replied, "Nowadays, drivers adapt very quickly to everything at their level. The real advantage is for Pirelli; they get quality data from fast drivers.".<\/p>\n
Among those not included in the test was Pramac Yamaha rider Jack Miller. The Australian rider, whose place in the MotoGP lineup for the 2027 season seems unlikely, He stated that the test request was not accepted and that the reason given was the employment situation.<\/a> Miller said, "That's because I don't have a contract. So they don't see the need for it." Implying that his professional attitude, maintained under difficult conditions, wasn't sufficiently appreciated, Miller added that he never turned down any test item on the motorcycle and was always open to his teammates.<\/p>\n Because today's test was closed to the media, only limited information was shared from Brno.<\/p>\nSources<\/h2>\n