Columnist and manager Carlo Pernat is known for never hiding his ideas and exposing them to anyone who asks him. He always accepts statements which often remain as they are, but are also sometimes revealed in one way or another. Lately, he says he is moved by the unbearable spectacle of the poor performances of Valentino Rossi, whom he therefore asks to retire.
Charles Pernat exposes himself and, even if he sometimes annoys, including in the paddock, he is listened to. No subject scares him. Nor anyone. Take the case of Valentino Rossi. Many venture into this terrain with the greatest caution. Because man has a great influence. Charles Pernat, however, advances there in the open. In fact, he has been advising the Doctor to stop the charges for a long time. A line he held again in an interview with Mowmag.
The manager ofArbolino and bastianini says thus: “ I have already expressed my thoughts: perhaps the time has really come ", he said of the eight-time champion's retirement. “ I say this with the immense affection and equal gratitude that I and all those who make a living from motorcycle racing owe him. ". He puts the forms into it all the same. Then he has his effect, speculating on a big deadline: “ after Jerez and Le Mans, we will arrive at Mugello, there, in front of his people, something will happen, but it's a feeling of my own. This is when Valentino Rossi will retire ».
Carlo Pernat: “there is the risk of ruining the relationship with Yamaha”
The Italian adds: “ I don't think he suddenly became slow, but there is obviously a change in the way of riding in MotoGP that is not easy to get used to at 42 years old. It means having to turn everything upside down ". But Feathered is also a prudent and sensible man. Which means that he always creates a way out: “ if he succeeds, I will be the first to admit that I was wrong and in myself that is what I hope ". With this last clarification all the same: “ also because there is the risk of ruining the relationship with Yamaha which, on the other hand, seemed indissoluble ».
