DOHA: Spanish MotoGP rider Joan Mir extended his contract with Suzuki until 2022, two weeks after team-mate and compatriot Alex Rins, the team announced on Saturday.
“I’m extremely happy to sign with Suzuki for another two years. I have a really good team and crew around me. I really want to thank everyone at Suzuki for their confidence in me, and let’s see if I can get the results that we’re capable of,” tweeted Mir.
During an ‘Instagram Takeover’, the Mallorcan made the announcement live as fans watched on. “Joan and the Team are extremely happy to continue the partnership,” Team Suzuki said.
Rins, the Moto3 champion in 2017, made his debut in the premier class in 2019. His contract was due to end after this season.
The team statement said that in “pre-season tests he was showing fantastic form and pace.”
The MotoGP season should have started in March but is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
