Honda HRC Castrol have confirmed that Joan Mir will miss the Austrian GP, targeting a return to health for the Japanese GP. Honda HRC Development Rider Takaaki Nakagami will ride in Mir’s place – ahead of his wildcard on home turf at Motegi next time out.
Directly after the San Marino GP, Mir travelled to Barcelona for medical checks to understand his physical condition after withdrawing from Sunday’s race. Detailed checks have revealed altered parameters in the blood work which require further investigation and testing.
Due to the symptoms already shown in Italy and without a clear diagnosis, Mir’s medical team have recommended he focus on his recovery and withdraw from the Austrian GP. This will allow the #36 to rest and for more tests and studies to be done.
Fresh off a test in Mugello, Honda HRC Development Rider Nakagami will step in for the Spielberg weekend. Already scheduled to attend the post-race test on Monday, the substitution will allow Nakagami and HRC to continue testing with the 1000cc machine and prepare further for the #30’s wildcard at the Japanese GP.