After a breathtaking Australian Grand Prix during which Johann Zarco truly took on another dimension in the eyes of many, the official Movistar Yamaha riders were interviewed in press conference by Michel Turco (Moto Revue) to find out if they would be in favor of the Tech3 rider having a factory machine next year, like Cal Crutchlow has one at LCR, and Danilo Petrucci at Pramac. So why not a factory M1 from Tech3 for those who have made the best lap in the race, in 1'29.572 ?
Valentino Rossi : “I don't know if it would be a good idea for Zarco to have our motorcycle (laughs). But yes, it can (be interesting for Yamaha), yes. »
Maverick Vinales : “Well, I think having a third pilot would allow for more experience. Johann drove really well during the last part of the season. It's interesting, but like Valentino said, he would be a little embarrassed (laughs). He's OK, I think we can work and I hope we can get one more bike to work even harder. »
Empty words or a real project, the future will tell, but the fact remains that the French pilot has truly changed his status today…
