Dani Pedrosa may not have been the star on the track but he was particularly commented on and spied on behind the scenes in the paddock. The fault lies with an article in the Spanish press which put in the present tense the conditional of a move to Yamaha. The HRC is beaten cold and relies on its pilot who takes the rumor head on.
First of all, it is founded. Yamaha is considering Casa Particular in Viñales et Pedrosa for the position to be filled alongside Red. Steps that the manufacturer recognizes and that the Doctor confirmed on Thursday at a press conference. Now, there is still a long way to go. Because this is the kind of sensitive discussion, with otherwise rival business partners, all in a general context where, until then, it is Dani Pedrosa which seemed to be the weak link.
But with Yamaha's initiative, there is a sort of review of the balance of forces around the table. The HRC man Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant commented on crash.net : " our position and our priority is to keep the same drivers, Marc and Dani together. I spoke to Dani's lawyer and to Dani himself and they assured me that the article in El Païs was not reality. I trust them, so nothing has changed. I believe in what Dani tells me ».
Apparently clear words but full of implications. Because the danger of seeing Pedrosa is real: it is perhaps fair game on the part of Yamaha which can thus put pressure on Viñales, in order to show him that there is another talent to be taken. Now, if Dani goes to Yamaha, maybe it's because he needs a new motivation more than a question of money. Which, personally, I would understand. But for now, he assures us that his priority is to stay with us and I don't tell you why I wouldn't believe him. ". The pressure is on.
