Things seem to be becoming clearer for Loris Baz who could not wait any longer for the Ten Kate team to hypothetically find a budget to continue having him ride in Superbike.
So, the American track seems more and more likely, especially since the various declarations of Lorenzo Zanetti.
“I believed in the MotoAmerica project from the start, getting involved to overcome all the difficulties of the file imposed by Covid… I would have liked to try to fight for the title in 2021 but obviously the 6 podiums and a victory at Indianapolis is not enough to convince the team... Thank you to those who supported me and who were close to me in this adventure and who will support me in my future choices... I am proud of what I did, I I still have the passion and a great desire to run and, in the short term, I will decide my future. »
The Ducati Superbike test rider was even clearer by telling our colleagues to GPone that Ducati Italy and the team HSBK Racing financed by Ducati New York had opted for the Frenchman to the detriment of the Italian.
“It's really been a cold shower and I'm really sorry to end like this, given that we had a positive season last year. I think it was a political decision. In recent weeks I learned here in Italy that Ducati was working to put Baz in my place on this bike and that's what happened. Ultimately, Baz will ride this Ducati. »
We understand the disappointment of the Italian rider who, with six podiums including a victory in the last six races, is far from unworthy, but we also understand that of the French rider who was promised to continue riding in Superbike. for the same brand. In the meantime, the health and economic crisis has passed through, with the negative consequence of this sort of game of musical chairs which certainly does not satisfy anyone...
On the side of Loris Baz, we have not yet expressed ourselves and it is undoubtedly through an official announcement that we will have confirmation of the new adventure into which the Haut-Savoyard is embarking.
