Joan Mir Reveals Frankie Carchedi Factor in Gresini Move

Joan Mir has confirmed that the chance to reunite with Frankie Carchedi played an important role in his decision to join Gresini Ducati for the 2027 MotoGP season.

Mir spent his first four MotoGP seasons working with Carchedi at Suzuki, including their 2020 world championship victory in only their second year together. After Suzuki withdrew from grand prix racing, Mir moved to the factory Honda team while Carchedi joined Gresini.

Since joining Gresini, Carchedi has worked with Fabio Di Giannantonio, Marc Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer on MotoGP victories. That track record forms an important part of Mir's decision, particularly after the difficult period he has experienced with Honda.

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“As you can imagine, I’m very happy,” Mir said at the Sachsenring, speaking for the first time since his Gresini deal was announced.

“Gresini, for the situation I am in at the moment, is the best option I could have.”

Asked about the opportunity to work with Carchedi again, Mir made clear that the factor carried significant weight. He said their existing working relationship should reduce the adaptation time required when entering a new team.

“Yes, that honestly played an important role in the move,” Mir said.

“Because we've been very successful in the past, and we understand each other very well. [When changing team] you don't have a lot of time, so that is time that is already done, to understand your crew chief.”

“I understand Frankie, I know what he's doing perfectly... It's going to be fun, and I'm looking forward to it.”

Mir's move from Honda to Gresini mirrors the route previously taken by Marc Marquez for the 2024 season. Although Mir said he did not speak directly to any current or former Gresini riders before making his decision, he believes the team's results clearly show the appeal of the project.

“I just looked at the results, and every rider that went there was successful,” Mir said.

“It's true that next year we have a lot of changes, the bike, everything, but I think also that going there is a guarantee of performance. So I'm happy.”

Mir's initial Gresini contract covers the first two years of MotoGP's new 850cc and Pirelli era. He will also have access to a factory-spec Ducati Desmosedici, making 2027 an important starting point for rebuilding his competitiveness in the premier class.