The Ducati Corse team manager reveals: “Jonathan has only tried the official teams, the other options do not interest him”
Fans have been asking for months: "why couldn't a talent like Jonathan Rea find his place in MotoGP?" » At 31, the Northern Irishman, in increasingly dazzling form, could have been an interesting option for several first-class teams. And Dorna would surely have breathed a sigh of relief, because by removing the rider from first place, the Superbike would have regained its momentum… on its own. Why didn't this happen? Davide Tardozzi tells us that, in his capacity as Ducati sporting director, he has followed the story closely.
» Rea offered himself to us, as well as Honda HRC, but I think he was particularly hoping for Suzuki. The problem is that he is 31, a decidedly old age for MotoGP. » In fact, Suzuki then opted for Joan Mir, who comes from Moto2 and is ten fewer… » Rea's other problem was that in MotoGP everyone has their own strategy, their own name and their own view on the most talented youngsters in the lower categories. All manufacturers have their Pecco Bagnaia, that is to say guys on whom to invest in the idea that they can one day become phenomena. »
If it didn't happen last summer, it will be difficult in two years, when after the biennial with Kawasaki Rea will be 33 years old. Enjoy the Superbike, Jonathan…
