It's a rumor that spread like wildfire behind the scenes at Jerez where the MotoGP paddock played overtime after the Spanish Grand Prix for a day of testing. It is even incredible but according to observers on site, the shocked expressions of those involved and the laconic, as if dazed, comment from Livio Suppo gave a glimpse of this reality which would soon be announced: Suzuki will leave MotoGP at the end of this season.
The blast effect of this bomb is devastating both for the men of Hamamatsu mobilized on the GSX-RR project and for Dorna. While the competition has never been so good, while everything was done economically during the difficult period at the start of the health crisis to preserve each player in the paddock, one of the six manufacturers would leave the scene. On the transfer market, the arrival of a Joan mir 2020 World Champion and a alex rins with interesting potential will upset the balance known until then.
A Suzuki withdrawal would have serious consequences
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant who has just settled into his role as team manager Suzuki said : " no comment. I hope you understand my situation ". Which is therefore far from a denial. The next few hours will be crucial. It will be recalled that the Japanese brand had left the scene MotoGP in 2011 after the financial crisis to return in 2015. This is new, a sensitive global situation which would thus affect its future in the biggest motorcycle competition on the track.
