British rider Jake Dixon will replace Joan Mir at the Honda factory team for the upcoming MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix, according to a report published Thursday by Backfire Racing.
The move comes as Honda seeks to address performance issues with its RC213V machine. Dixon, a former British Superbike competitor and current Moto2 race winner, gets his first opportunity on the factory Honda in a Grand Prix weekend.
Mir, the 2020 MotoGP world champion, has struggled with injuries and bike development this season. The Spaniard will miss the Qatar round while Honda evaluates its rider lineup.
The analysis by Kyle Matthews examines what Dixon's arrival could improve for Honda and what challenges remain unresolved. The article includes a photo of Dixon from a 2017 British Superbike test in Cartagena, Spain.
