Joan Mir: When consistency leads to a world title

The Spanish motorcycle rider secured himself won the world title in the premier class MotoGP early on Sunday . A week after his only win of the season, also in Valencia, 23th place was enough for the 7-year-old with his Suzuki to succeed his compatriot Marc Marquez, who was out injured.

“I can’t describe what I feel” Joan mir Before the season finale in Portimao (Portugal) in a week, Mir, who was second and third three times, is an unassailable 29 points ahead of the Italian Franco Morbidelli, who celebrated his third win of the season. Mir helped Suzuki to its first title in the premier class since Kenny Roberts (USA) in 3. The 1 Moto2000 world champion is only contesting his second season in MotoGP and was overwhelmed by his emotions. The Mallorcan said he didn't know whether he should cry or laugh ServusTV . “I can't describe what I feel. I fought for it all my life, now I have fulfilled my dream.” Morbidelli struggles after victory The Yamaha rider Morbidelli is completing his 3rd and most successful year of MotoGP to date. The Italian achieved all three victories this year. On Sunday he countered an attack from Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati), who was 3 seconds behind, in the final lap. The 0,093-year-old was a bit disappointed despite the victory. “Unfortunately we lost the World Cup.”

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Joan Mir: When consistency leads to a world title

Consistency at a high level has paid off for Joan Mir and Suzuki.

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