By leaving doubt about the future of its pilot Sam Lowes, Aprilia has, consciously or not, opened the transfer market for the 2018 season. This situation linked to difficulties encountered by the Suzuki team added to the big maneuvers in the Honda satellite teams, shakes up the microcosm of MotoGP. A movement which is not about to stop if we judge by the latest statement from the boss of the Noale competition.
Roman Albesian is not a man in a hurry, but he does not like to waste his time. His current drivers on an RS-GP in progress, but which still has to prove everything, are the recut but hot Aleix Espargaró and the generous beginner Sam Lowes. Of the two, one is already in the hot seat, after seven Grands Prix contested.
A precariousness that affects those who discover the elite. Indulgence in view of his still modest results is not part of the boss's register. Especially since there are interesting pilots on the market. Of the kind Danilo Petrucci ?
On this situation, the Italian comments on GP One : " we invested in Sam Lowes and we are his first supporters. So we hope that he will quickly demonstrate significant progress. That said, at the same time, we cannot afford to simply wait for them to come. We have to think about the next season. And that's why we talk with other pilots ».
A situation which annoyed the Briton and who made it known by criticizing a lack of communication. What else admits Roman Albesian : " we didn't discuss this with Sam and we didn't give him a deadline ».
Certainly, but then who in his place? Rumor agrees on a certain Danilo Petrucci... " There is a big difference between dreams and reality. What matters to me is someone who performs well. Whether Italian or from Singapore ».
The approach with Petrux is therefore half-heartedly admitted while, on the market, he will undoubtedly also be able to find Scott Redding, find Baptist, or even take the gamble Morbidely. Because side Crutchlow et Miller, we should stay at Honda.
