Suzuki Withdrew From MotoGP, What Happened To Joan Mir And Alex Rins?

Suzuki Ecstar driver, Joan Mir. (Doc, MotoGP)

JAKARTA - Surprising news came from Suzuki Ecstar. The Japanese factory team is reportedly pulling out of MotoGP starting next season.

This news took a number of people by surprise. In fact, Dorna Sport as the organizer of MotoGP, immediately contacted them to remind them of the signed contract.

Suzuki Ecstar racer, Joan Mir was surprised. Mir manager, Paco Sanchez said his client was shocked by the news of the team's resignation based in Hamamatsu, Japan.

"Of course he was as surprised as I was. Nobody expected this. Previously, the team told him that negotiations with me were going well," said Paco Sanchez, as quoted by Speedweek.

However, Paco Sanchez could not comment on the news. He couldn't confirm or deny anything regarding this.

"I don't get an official notification from the team at this time. I contacted several people in the team, but I didn't receive an answer," he said.

If Suzuki Ecstar resigns, then what will happen to Joan Mir and Alex Rins? The two riders are believed to have no trouble finding a new port if the news comes true.

In addition, Mir and Rins' contracts will indeed expire at the end of the season. Currently, the two are believed to have established communication with a number of teams.

Pacho Sanchez revealed that he is currently negotiating with several teams about Mir. He mentioned Yamaha, Honda and several other teams.

"Actually, Joan's priority has always been to extend the contract with Suzuki. If the news is confirmed, we will have to find another team where there is a place available. It was not planned," he said.

Some teams do provide a place for next season. Repsol Honda, Yamaha MotoGP, Ducati Lenovo, Aprilia Racing, Gresini Racing and a number of satellite teams are also still searching for riders for MotoGP 2023.