Petronas Yamaha sees Rossi, Lorenzo options ‘tricky but interesting’
- In an interview with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, he reveals Kawasaki requested a MotoGP wildcard entry for i𝄹ts Superbike team but were turned down by the series organisers. Ezpeleta also expects to retain its six current MotoGP manufacturers in the next round of factory contracts.
- Both Danilo 👍Petrucci and Alex Rins predict Fabio Quartararo to become a MotoGP world title contender in 2020 with a factory specification Yamaha. The pair were speaking at a Nolan helmet event where they also said they both expect Marc Marquez to show his true pace by the opening round as he continues to recover from shoulde𝓰r surgery.
- Meanwhile Marquez’s manager Emilio Alzamora has confirmed his rider’s recovery from shoulder surgery remains on schedule and dismissed speculation that he requires a further 🌟operation due to complications.
- Johann Zarco says he must target top 5 finishes for Avintia Ducati if he is to become a genuine consideration for a factory Ducati 🌳spot in the future, while dismissing comparisons between his KTM split to Lorenzo’s Hꦜonda exit because he doesn’t care about the money.
- Franco Morbidelli says he’s plea💜sed to be an interest to other MotoGP teams as he weighs up his options but currently wants to impress on the track before making a call on his future.
- After retirin🍌g from racing, Marco Melandri will continue to compete in 2020 as he enters selected rounds of the World E-Bike Series run by the UCI.
