The Swiss Tom Luthi is the eternally forgotten one when it comes to discussing a move up to MotoGP after a season in Moto2. The paddock decision-makers seem to be making him pay dearly for his 31 years, forgetting his 44 podiums in Moto2 out of his 56 career. Incidentally, his last victory in Brno marked his tenth victory in Moto2, which now makes him the equal of Pol Espargaró. This season, he seems stronger than ever, and there are still places to be taken among the elite. Could this finally be the opportunity to access the premier category?
Furthermore, Tom Luthi is currently having its best season in a long time. In the fight for the world title against Franco Morbidelli, he has already collected nine podiums in eleven completed races, which is already more than during a 2005 season which he finished with the status of World Champion in the late 125cc category.
With the departure of Jack Miller in the direction of Pramac Ducati, he is one of the possibilities for the handlebars of the Honda left vacant for the 2018 season at Marc VDS Racing. This would be alongside his current rival for the championship, Morbidely. Still, it won't be simple. First, you will have to contribute to your fate since the salary of Jack Miller was paid, until then, by HRC. A hardly encouraging prospect and which put an end to any attempt to approach the second bike to come to LCR.
Then there is Stefan bradl in the ranks with possibly the support of Honda Europe. And then, from the Red Bull Ring, a certain Mika Kallio was remembered fondly by all. The Finn was a Marc VDS Racing rider in Moto2 from 2011 to 2014. But he is 34 years old, three years older than the carXpert Interwetten rider…
