Repsol Honda Targets Joan Mir, Pol Espargaro Has Been Asked To Find A New Team?

Repsol Honda rider Pol Espargaro. (Doc. MotoGP)

JAKARTA - It is believed that Repsol Honda will change their rider line-up for the 2023 MotoGP. A number of riders have been linked with the Japanese manufacturer.

The name Fabio Quartararo was reportedly the main target of Repsol Honda. However, recently the French rider was reported to be staying at Yamaha.

Recently, the name Joan Mir, who has been heavily rumored to be close to Repsol Honda. Moreover, surprising news emerged that Suzuki Ecstar would withdraw from MotoGP starting next season.

Joan Mir is said to have started looking for a new port. The Spaniard saw an opportunity at Repsol Honda.

The reason is, Repsol Honda will leave one place for MotoGP 2023. Pol Espargaro reportedly will not have his contract extended.

In fact, a number of media in Italy and Spain reported that the Repsol Honda team principal, Alberto Puig, had spoken directly with Pol Espargaro. The former KTM driver has been asked to find a new team.

However, Speedweek reported that Pol Espargaro had not received any information about his team's plans. However, he already knows very well that Joan Mir is very attractive to his team.

Pol Espargaro knows very well that Joan Mir is the most reasonable option for Repsol Honda. This is inseparable from Joan Mir's performance while riding a Suzuki Ecstar motorbike.

One of them is the 2020 MotoGP world title.