It's common to see fans credit a manufacturer's progress - or struggles - to the quality of its riders. Some are considered exceptional development riders, while others are accused of leading engineers in the wrong direction. But how much influence does a MotoGP rider actually have over the technical evolution of a bike?<br>Joan Mir has experienced both ends of the spectrum, winning the 2020 world ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/what-role-does-a-motogp-rider-play-in-the-development-of-a-bike/10843053/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>