The 2020 world champion was closing in on the Ducati of Jack Miller for third at the mid-point of the Le Mans race having broken away slightly from the Aprilia of Aleix Espargaro behind.
But on lap 15 of 27 Mir crashed out at the final corner, joining teammate Alex Rins in early retirement in Suzuki's first race weekend since its shock decision to quit MotoGP at the end of 2022.
