The German category of touring cars so modified that they have become powerful prototypes seems to appeal to MotoGP riders. Andrea Dovizioso did a full meeting there as an official competitor in an Audi. An approach which apparently gave ideas to his colleagues. So Franco Morbidelli.
This time we are talking about BMW and the professor was Bruno Spengler. The initiation took place on the Assen track, a circuit that Morbidely knows since it is registered on the MotoGP calendar. But it was while evolving in another world that he rediscovered the Batavian route.
The teammate of fabio quartararo took to the track at the wheel of a BMW M4 DTM, a 610 hp racing car. Contrary to Dovizioso, Morbidely just did a test. For the moment, there is still no mention of a possible involvement of the Petronas team driver in a race.
Morbidely first took two laps as a passenger before trying the car himself. As reported by Speedweek.com, the Moto2 world champion said: “ when I was in the passenger side it was scary, but when I got behind the wheel it was fantastic. For me it was incredible. I always saw them on TV and never thought I could drive one in my life. It was a great experience. I heard Vale would like to try it too. If I do better in the car it might work in the future ».
We are now waiting for a test Valentino Rossi. There is no doubt that his student from the VR46 Academy will provide him with exciting feedback that could make him decide…
