Davide Brivio is unanimously recognized in the MotoGP paddock as the one who was able to unite and give meaning to a Suzuki group which, five years ago, was only a conglomeration of goodwill. To turn this noble material into energy capable of powering a winning machine, both human and technical qualities are required. A synergy that Davide Brivio knew how to create. It must be said that he already had experience with a manufacturer that he left in 2010...
In 2010, Davide Brivio indeed emerging from the landscape Yamaha while a year later, Suzuki left the MotoGP paddock. The two names reappeared five years ago and today welcome their alliance by taking pride of place in the category with the crown of their Drivers' World Champion, in this case Joan mir.
How did we get here ? What is the recipe for this “success story”? Davide Brivio the deal, and it's quite painful for Yamaha . In the columns of speedweek, he says : " let's put it this way: when I arrived at Suzuki, it was probably like with Yamaha 15 or 20 years ago. They were humble, trying to find a way to succeed and win »
He adds : " then Yamaha won and the dynamic within a manufacturer also changes a little when you become more confident. At the beginning, Suzuki was a very open field where you could get involved and create good cooperation. They listened, it was easy to talk to each other. It was a great trip “, declared the Italian with satisfaction.
Precisely, given his experience within the brand with tuning forks, he knows what he now needs as a state of mind at Suzuki : " when we started in 2015, we thought that this project would be quite difficult and there would probably be complicated moments ahead of us like bad results, poor reliability, no performance… However we had enthusiasts who didn't give up . We had three guys who came from a factory team. But the majority came from private teams, Moto2 or something similar. It was a success for her to move to Suzuki in MotoGP. We didn't want Suzuki to be a workplace because you have no alternative, and it's not easy. So we found a group ».
The success of Brivio seduces Rossi
But it’s not that simple, added the Italian: “ of course, there is always a lot of work behind it in a group to keep everyone happy and there are no conflicts. But that's normal, like in any office or football team. But I think we're doing our best to get there ».
Davide Brivio finished : " we also have to remember that drivers are very important in this sport. Good drivers make a good team. And then, you can see the strength of a team in difficult times. It's ok for now ». Davide Brivio therefore remain cautious and wait for new bad days to see how his team has matured and digested this championship acquired in the year of 60 years of competition Suzuki and that of the 100 years of the brand.
What is certain is that the success of Davide Brivio has particularly attracted the attention of a rider who is implementing his VR46 colors in MotoGP. It is Valentino Rossi who declared about his former traveling companion: “ he managed to combine the Japanese method with the Italian-European approach. It's no coincidence that Suzuki is so strong ". A nice tribute as Suzuki will decide in March or April about a satellite team while the brand Monster, very attached to Vale, will be on the fairings of the official GSX-RRs in 2021. And again on the factory Yamahas?
