Joan Mir finished second in the Catalan GP on Sunday, his first podium of the year. The 2020 World Champion was able to secure this position after a complicated weekend.

What happened?

The Catalan Grand Prix was reduced to just 12 laps due to two dramatic red flags. Joan Mir was strong in both restarts and immediately thrust himself into podium contention.

The race

Joan Mir stalked Pedro Acosta for the majority of the race and was able to frequently show him his front wheel. As the likes of Ogura and Di Giannantonio closed in, Mir kept his pace and pushed until the final moments.

Post-race penalty

A post-race tyre pressure penalty would drop Mir to 13th, but this does not take away from the speed that he showed during the race. Joan Mir said: "I made a great start to the race and I knew with this I had the chance to fight for something great."

Reaction

Joan Mir was pleased with his team's work over the weekend, especially on Sunday. He hopes that they can show this speed at more and more circuits. The Honda HRC Castrol team will remain in Barcelona for a post-race test on Monday.

The team would like to extend their best wishes for speedy and full recoveries to both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco. Joan Mir's result on track shows the potential of himself and the bike. He finished 1.250s back on Di Giannantonio, crossing the line in second place initially.

Luca Marini, Joan Mir's teammate, had a dramatic Sunday. He was caught up in the fall which brought out the second red flag. Marini was able to return to the garage and was back out on track for the third start of the day, eventually finishing in sixth after the post-race penalties.

Joan Mir's speed and performance during the Catalan GP are a positive sign for the rest of the season. He will look to build on this result in the upcoming races. The Catalan GP was a physically and mentally demanding day, but Joan Mir was able to rise to the challenge and secure a podium finish.

The Honda HRC Castrol team's work and dedication were key to Joan Mir's success. He was able to push himself to the limit and achieve a great result. The post-race test on Monday will be an opportunity for the team to continue working and improving.

Joan Mir's first podium of the year is a significant achievement. He will look to continue this form and secure more podium finishes in the upcoming races. The Catalan GP was a chaotic and dramatic event, but Joan Mir was able to navigate the challenges and achieve a great result.