Next year, in Moto2, there will be great opportunities to seize. With Johann Zarco leaving for MotoGP thanks to a Tech3 contract that Jonas Folger had also signed shortly before him, with Alex Rins who is preparing for his new life as an official Suzuki rider among the elite, a fate which will be shared by a Sam Lowes installed at Aprilia and for he is already doing tests, prime places are up for grabs. Which sharpens the ambitions of the Moto3 protagonists…
Not even to mention the team VR46 with Romano Fenati, there would therefore be a position at Garlic, another at Gresini just like at Site Pons et Dynavolt. For the first team mentioned, the succession had to be done internally with the showing of a Brad Binder already in the walls in the KTM uniform and able to win the Moto3 title this year. The same Binder who already has his designated successor in the person of Enea Bastianini. As for the rest, it's worth thinking about because there may not be as many good handlebars to take every year.
As a result, we review career plans. Waiting for a world crown before moving up a category is no longer in fashion. In any case, it is an idea that is making its way into the minds of Jorge Navarro.
Currently second overall in Moto3, 47 points behind the South African leader, the Estrella driver and Honda spearhead could see himself, at 20 years old, already trying the Moto2 adventure: “ I don't know in which team this could be done » he admits on speedweek.
« It's still too early to talk about it. But to be completely frank, my goal is to move up a notch next year, and therefore to go to Moto2. At the moment, everything is still unclear. I will take my time to make my decision. But the Moto2 category is certainly an option for 2017 ».
Jorge Navarro has four podiums this mid-season which saw him compete for the first time in Catalonia. He also broke his leg in training which resulted in him being withdrawn. His teammate is a Aron canet beginner and promising aged 16. The Estrella colors, finally, shine in Moto2 with the Marc VDS crest which employs Alex Marquez et Morbidely. The first city already has a close contract for 2017.
