Has Jorge Viegas let himself be intoxicated by his almost unanimous re-election at the head of the FIM, validated 24 hours ago by the Annual General Assembly held in Rimini, Italy? The one who left for a four-year mandate in a position he has held since 00 has in fact obtained 2018% of the votes of the national federations present. The recalcitrant percent must feel very alone, but with such support, Jorge Viegas gave the impression that he was in a position to decide for the others. And that’s what Valentino Rossi discovered this Saturday morning…
What fly has bitten Jorge Viegas, President of the END renewed with an asymptote score of unanimity? A result which first inspired his words: “ I am very grateful for the continued support I received from the federations who felt I deserved their vote. The last four years have been an incredible journey that has only been possible because of the extraordinary team I have worked with. I will never express enough gratitude for their motivation, their availability and their friendship, they are truly my family ».
He added : " I would also like to thank the national federations for the remarkable achievements we have achieved together, thanks to our common goals, our hard work and, above all, our excellent collaboration. I have the chance to work with each of you and my most sincere desire is to continue to take care of you in the future ».
So much for the official framework and the overview of its area of competence. But the sequel, revealed by GP One, highlighted a Jorge Viegas speaking about a situation generally described by the promoter Dorna, who actually decides everything and runs the store. The proof is with the team RNF Aprilia de Razlan Razali, saved after having renounced his status as boss, by a sponsor brought by the men of a Carmelo Ezpeleta who also made no secret of it since he mentioned it in the official press release from the team announcing the takeover of the CryptoData brand.
Jorge Viegas walks on Valentino Rossi's toes
But the, Jorge Viegas spoke instead of Valentino Rossi on an approach initiated by Yamaha through Lynn Jarvis who proclaims to anyone who will listen that the 2023 season will be the exception to the rule that in MotoGP, there are four M1s. There will in fact only be two next year in official colors, since the team RNF extension aforementioned is now the satellite of another manufacturer.
A debate which was unexpectedly joined by the President of the END almost acclaimed by his peers: “ I don't see this situation of just two Yamahas as being particularly good, but I think it will only be for 2023. In 2024, Valentino's Rossi team will move from Ducati to Yamaha ". And he even added: “for the moment it’s an idea and nothing is confirmed, but I share some news. There will be 6 Ducatis and 4 Yamahas ».
This position will inevitably cause discussion. Within the VR46 first where the two pilots, starting with Luca marini, are happy with their Ducati. The boss's half-brother is even convinced that this is the brand with which to continue for the future of the team. On his side Yamaha has certainly not yet demonstrated on the track its ability to release an M1 capable of holding a candle to a Desmosedici.
Likewise, the contract between the VR46 with Ducati short until end of 2024, and it would therefore be necessary to go through a premature termination of the lease. Paolo ciabatti, the sporting director of the Borgo Panigale brand certainly recognized that in the medium term, maintaining a clan with eight motorcycles was not a lasting solution, but he certainly did not consider the scenario of a end before deadline with one of its current client teams.
Finally, we await the reaction of Valentino Rossi who until further information remains the boss of his team VR46 and also its communication. Will the Doctor appreciate that others, however prestigious they may be, give the impression of deciding for him?
