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Rookies on the rocks!
Luca marini
The start of a new season is always a special moment.
Between the technical innovations of the machines (for this year, unfortunately, it's a little threadbare...), the transfers from one team to another, possible circuits added to the calendar, and the form of each driver, including the top players. , the suspense must be cut with a machete! And the first performances of the rookies are part of it. Especially when they are of the caliber of the one I want to talk to you about today: the Italian Luca marini.
Before extrapolating on what it is wise or not to expect from him, I suggest you get to know him. Because I know that as much as you are very knowledgeable in MotoGP, as few of you follow the lower categories assiduously. By the way, let me say that you are wrong. THE Motorcycle 2 is often the dullest race of the weekend, it's true, but then the Motorcycle 3 !! The kids are crazy and I can assure you that it's the only challenge that never disappoints me. But this is another debate. Let's return to our 2021 MotoGP rookies.
Luca marini is born August 10, 1997 in Urbino. The young Italian enjoyed a certain notoriety upon his arrival in the world championship in 2016 because he is the uterine half-brother (same mother) of The legend, Valentino Rossi. He joins the team directly Forward Racing Moto 2 and, with the exception of two wildcard (2013 and 2015), therefore avoids the step Motorcycle 3. Its first two seasons came close to disaster with 0 victory, 0, pole, and 0 podium in the bag, but he nevertheless progresses from the 23e place in general in 2016, 15e en 2017.
En 2018, Luca marini takes refuge in the family bosom of Sky Racing Team VR46, and it is a transcended driver who takes to the track. He collects 1 victory, 5 podiums, 2 pole, and did it again the following year with 2 victories, 4 podiums, and 1 pole. He continues his progress in 2020 where he wins 3 sleeves, and picks up 6 podiums, as well as 2 pole. Second in the final ranking, the title narrowly escaped him in favor of a Enea Bastianini more regular.
And so, what about MotoGP ?
From August 2020, big brother Vale announces the color by declaring: “ We are honored to learn that Ducati is interested in Luca ". In September, Marini leads the Moto 2 championship et Paolo ciabatti drives the point home, while adding a caveat: “ Luca's place depends on the team and Tito Rabat ". His famous brother even jokes by saying that he would prefer that his younger brother not go up in GP, implying that it would be an additional strong competitor. In October, it is Paul Grandson which confirms the rumor: “ There are many chances that Marini will join MotoGP at the end of the season», while in the background negotiations are underway to recover the keys to the team Avintia whose contract with the Dorna ends in 2022...
But the negotiations drag on, and the beginnings of a controversy are growing behind the declarations of Raul Romero : " In 2021 I will always be present ". Translate as: If Marini wants to ride for Avintia, he will have to do like the other pilots, that is to say make his financial contribution. The contract of Tito Rabat, valid until 2022, also causes a lot of ink to flow. And Valentino Rossi to add fuel to the fire by asserting that he will not pay for his brother to go up GP !
At the end of October, the case was heard and the unfortunate Tito Rabat, ousted, in fact the costs. Ruben Xaus remains in place Avintia, but that's the VR46 in person who puts his hand in his pocket despite the remarks made shortly before by Red. Another more substantial project is in fact hidden behind this imbroglio: the takeover of the team Avintia by the doctor himself en 2022...
What do we have the right to expect from this illustrious rookie for 2021 ? Luca marini undoubtedly has additional pressure on his shoulders and he will have to deal with it, notwithstanding his talent. Because if his excellent results justify his promotion to the premier category, it would perhaps not have taken place this year without the support of the most influential driver in the paddock, Red. The youngest of the siblings declared: “ He's my brother, I don't care if people point him out ", no one will forget it though. Being related to a living legend also has its drawbacks…
First element of response March 28 in Qatar, if this damn Covid-19 doesn’t turn everything upside down once again…
Will Luca Marini be elected rookie of the year 2021? Don’t hesitate to give us your predictions in the comments!
Continuation of the presentation of the 2021 rookies Thursday at 21 p.m.
Vernon
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