The transfer market has closed for the big names in a MotoGP category where only Suzuki and Aprilia still offer the possibility of playing as a factory rider. The case of the Hamamatsu handlebars is a three-way affair between Aleix Espargaró, Johann Zarco and Alex Rins. For Aprilia, the decision will also be made on a trio composed of the two current official residents and the same Aleix Espargaró who is out of love with the Suzuki staff. Otherwise ? The elder Pol does not hesitate to consider a continuation of his career in Superbike. A trajectory that others categorically refuse.
The Superbike championship is not a cheap category and can even be a boost for stalled careers. ask to Nicky Hayden : he rediscovered his taste for victory this year with a Honda. Without a plan yet defined Stefan Bradl thinks about it while eyeing a return to Moto2 and considering a different role at Aprilia. An open mind which is not the prerogative of his current teammate Alvaro Bautista.
The latter, in an interview with the Spanish media vavel was categorical: “ I'm not thinking about what's next yet, I don't know if I'm going to stay with Aprilia or not. I just do my job and we'll see what happens. My manager is on several opportunities but I'm not thinking about next year yet. But what is certain is that the Superbike is not an option ».
That is clear. And which promises work for the manager. This will have to count on the arrival of a strong contingent from Moto2. Folger is already the scout with its Tech3 contract while Kidneys et zarco mark their rise to the elite. At Aprilia, Lowes is in the walls and will get tougher in the RS-GP as soon as the Assen meeting is over. Baptist should he be worried?
