What if Davide Brivio took Joan Mir to Trackhouse Racing?

Joan Mir became MotoGP World Champion in 2020 with Suzuki, marking a pinnacle in Davide Brivio’s tenure as team manager for the Japanese manufacturer. Brivio now leads Trackhouse Racing, a satellite team of Aprilia – a manufacturer that is on a clear upward trajectory and has big ambitions, much like the American outfit.

What if, in 2025, the Mir/Brivio collaboration was rekindled? The Palma de Mallorca-born rider is currently with Repsol Honda, but the truth is that the manufacturer is going through a very challenging period in terms of sporting performance, with no apparent light at the end of the tunnel. His contract expires at the end of this year.

If Mir moved to Trackhouse Racing, he would have the assurance of a current and competitive bike immediately, as well as the opportunity to work with someone like Brivio – whom he already knows very well. However, it’s certain that he would have to switch bikes again and restart the entire adaptation process, which is not always easy or quick.

At Trackhouse Racing, Miguel Oliveira and Raúl Fernández are the current riders, and both have contracts expiring at the end of the year. Oliveira seems to be finally getting in tune with the RS-GP – he was the best Aprilia rider in the Spanish GP. Fernández, on the other hand, has yet to demonstrate the desired results and consistency, but this year he is riding last year’s version of the bike unlike the other Aprilia riders.

There are no rumors or indications that Mir might choose to move to Trackhouse Racing or Aprilia – where Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales are also at the end of their contracts. The American team may even retain one of its current riders and add Joe Roberts – they plan to have an American rider in the future, and the Moto2 youngster is performing well early in the season.

On the other hand, Mir may have several options to consider – Ducati also has an appealing vacancy, despite the many candidates, and it’s uncertain whether Álex Rins will continue at Yamaha despite his arrival this year. KTM, the other factory team, seems less likely, as Pedro Acosta is expected to be at the forefront of succeeding Jack Miller if the Australian does not continue.