🗣️'I'm convinced that we'll come back stronger.' Suzuki MotoGP rider JoanMirOfficial will miss the Misano Grand Prix next month after sustaining an ankle injury in his opening lap crash at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday. Full story ⬇️
The 2020 MotoGP world champion was thrown from his GSX-RR bike on the opening lap as the field descended into Turn 4, the Spaniard running slightly ride before the rear wheel came around and spat him into the air before landing hard in the gravel trap.
Mir has been ordered to rest for two weeks, ruling him out of the Misano race and leaving his participation in the Grand Prix of Aragon in doubt. A replacement has yet to be announced, with Suzuki stating it"will evaluate the best solution for Misano" together with promoter Dorna Sports in the coming days.
Stating that he is"confident I can return in Aragon", Mir said:"I want to thank Dainese and AGV for protecting me and avoiding a more serious injury after the hard crash I had on Sunday.
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