The Repsol Honda rider has endured a shocking 2023 MotoGP season and although the Misano test saw glimpses of hope, the Spaniard is not totally 🌊convinced.

Honda’s issues have already seen them lose Alex Rins to Yamaha🌳, while Marc Marquez is still toying with the idea of leaving for Gresini Ducat🍌i.

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Mir won’t be leaving Honda and is tied into a𒁏 deal💛 until the end of 2024, so having an improved RC213V for next year is a must for the 2020 world champion.

Speaking after the opening morning of testing in Misano, Mir said this about the first protܫotype brought forward by Honda.

"In some areas we improved but we have not made a huge step. We are far📖. 

"But I cou😼ld feel something better, especially with a used tyre. I was able to be a little bit more constant but it’s only the first test. 

"We could see some positive things. I cannot say if it will be the way for next year because we need to put everything together. ﷽If we want to be where we want, then we need a bit more help. 

"The grip is something that for me was slightly better. But we🌠 are🀅 still very far away. 

"On the stopping area this bike stops a little bit better especially with used tyres. Then turning looks slightly bett🍎er. 

"For me, if this afternoon gﷺoes to plan then this will be a step in every area."

D𝄹espite being the worst bike on the grid, Honda’s first sample of their new machine was without si🌳gnificant changes, including the engine.

A new engine is expected, however, one was not available for the M🍒isano test and Mir believes this could already be an issue regarding the development 🍨of next year’s package. 

Mir added: "Any help will be✱ very welcome. It’s true that if we miss a new engine here🐷 then they will probably have less time to develop for the next test which will be in Valencia. 

"It would be be𓂃tter if we could﷽ get a new engine today to understand something but it is not like that. 

"If you d▨on’t bring a new engine here it means the change we make won’t be hug♏e."