Joan Mir and Álex Rins collide during British Grand Prix

Joan Mir and Álex Rins were involved in a collision during the first lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, resulting in both riders abandoning the race. Mir reported feeling shocks to both the front and rear of his bike before sliding and falling. He described the start of the race as “a bit of chaos” and noted that he felt no responsibility for the incident.

Álex Rins, riding for Yamaha, stated that he was unable to avoid Mir during the collision. The incident adds to a challenging season for Mir, who has struggled with consistency. Despite showing strong performance in the sprint race, where he finished seventh, his overall season has been marked by frequent crashes, raising concerns within the Honda team regarding his performance and safety.