Suzuki's announcement that it will leave the MotoGP at the conclusion of the 2022 season stunned the racing community. It goes without saying that what the future holds for both Alex Rins and Joan Mir is a hotly contested issue given that two of the most skilled riders in the racing series are sporting Suzuki leathers. The two riders' futures have been the subject of rumors, but it has now been verified that Honda holds the key to both Spaniards' futures.
At first, it was believed that both riders' contracts with Suzuki would be renewed. This appears to be completely off the table now that Suzuki's decision to leave the racing circuit is all but definite. Fortunately for Joan Mir, Honda Racing Corporation has stated that he will sign a two-year deal and join the Repsol Honda Team in 2023. The 2020 MotoGP World Champion will accompany current colleague Alex Rins in switching from Suzuki to Honda, in Rins' case, the LCR Honda team, when the 2022 season is over. He will be Marc Marquez's new teammate for the next season, as well as in 2024.
