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MotoGP testing “important” for Mir’s 2023 decision

MotoGP testing “important” for Mir’s 2023 decision

The 2020 world champion is out of contract with Suzuki at the end of the coming campaign, having first signed with the Japanese marque back in 2019 and renewing at the start of 2020.

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Mir expressed frustrations with Suzuki last year after a lack of development with the GSX-RR left him unable to defend his title, with the Spaniard ending the season third overall with six podiums.

Pre-season testing begins on Saturday with two days in Malaysia before the paddock heads to Indonesia for three days next weekend.

When asked if the tests would be important for 2023, Mir admitted: “Yes, well this is also early to speak about that.

“Now, a lot of people finish their contracts in 2022 and we are hoping to renew or not. I could take a different decision.

“Honesty the test will be important for me, it will be important to understand everything.

“As a Suzuki rider now, I feel great here, I feel like I am at home. But it’s…

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