Joan Mir’s fifth place in Friday Practice at Le Mans was arguably as significant as Zarco’s first place, with the Spaniard finding genuine race pace rather than a single time-attack flash. Mir said the direction found at the Jerez test had carried through to Le Mans, particularly with front feeling which is critical at the French circuit. The wider Honda picture at Le Mans looks healthier than at any point in the 2026 season so far.
