MotoGP injury news: World Champion to miss two races

Honda have ruled Joan Mir out of the next two events in Japan and Indonesia.

The 2020 MotoGP world champion will miss the first two races of the Asian flyaways as the team investigate an issue which saw him fail to take part in the Austrian Grand Prix.

A team statement from HRC read: "Following medical advice, Joan Mir will miss both the Japanese GP and the Indonesian GP as he aims to understand the root cause of his symptoms.⁠

"Get well soon Joan, we're here waiting for you. His replacement will be announced in due course."

Taka Nakagami came in for Mir last time out at the Red Bull Ring, but is already taking part in Motegi as a wildcard.

Austria saw a relatively clean bill of health for the grid, with Tech3's Maverick Vinales the only other rider to miss out, although he may return in Japan.