After Yamaha, Suzuki was expected to be the second official team to settle the issue of riders for after 2020 in MotoGP. Loyalty was the trend commonly accepted by the employer and his flock, Álex Rins and Joan Mir. But it lasts a little. A response is expected from Japan and it is long overdue. So, before focusing on his next tests in Qatar, the Spaniard sends a message…
álex Kidneys made an appearance at the event organized by the equipment manufacturer Nolan of which he is one of the faithful. The official Suzuki took the opportunity to take stock of its new GSX-RR, discovered during the latest tests in Malaysia, on the competition to come in this 2020 season, but also to send a message about its future: “ I would like to stay at Suzuki. It's a team where I feel very good, they bet on me in 2017, they always supported me. There is no signed contract yet, we are waiting for a response from Japan. As far as I know, they also want to renew, but as long as there is no signed contract, I am not at peace. I would like to settle everything to start the season with clear ideas about my future »
And the season will start on March 8 in Qatar. How does he feel about it now? “ I would like to start the season with a victory. Our goal is to win races, to make podiums, to be consistent, and we have the weapons. If we qualify well, we could do well. » To realize this high ambition, we need the motorcycle in relation. What about the news? Suzuki ? " This year, with the new Michelin tires, I think I can go further " coward álex. " The engine has improved compared to last year, but I think we are still a step behind our rivals, for example Ducati and Honda. »
How much did you say that we have to wait to ride again??? 🤯 #MotoGP # ar42 pic.twitter.com/fI5g4BbLOv
- Alex Rins (@ Rins42) February 13, 2020
On the pilot side, he assesses the strengths as follows: “ Quartararo and Viñales are very similar and aggressive drivers who get angry if they are not in front. They are very strong. I think Yamaha has taken a step forward this year, they will be tough rivalss. » But the toughest one will obviously be
Marc Márquez : " To beat him I think we only need experience. He has been riding the Honda for several years, he rides the way he wants, he knows where the limit is, he avoids a lot of crashes. We mature this experience, we work to put the bike to the limit, to know when to exceed this limit. I believe once we have that, we will be able to fight well. »
He finishes : " to beat Marc Márquez, you have to stay calm. The Silverstone race was very hard, very physical, we pushed 100% at every corner. I made quick turns, some slower, then pulled again to see if he stayed behind. »
The next tests on the Losail track in Qatar will take place from 22 at 24 March next.
