Tension is rising at Ducati over the renewal of Andrea Dovizioso's contract. This would be the archetypal marriage of convenience, but between the two parties there is also passion. Now, what other options do both parties have? Over time, we discover them. For Dovizioso, it would be the sabbatical year. And for Ducati? Jorge Lorenzo. A final possibility that the five-time world champion's own father does not consider to be nonsense. And here’s why…
At Ducati, we would master the art of missed appointments that it would surprise no one. So the one with Andrea Dovizioso for the renewal of the lease is constantly postponed. And we will remember that the one with Jorge Lorenzo was done at the wrong time. Indeed, if the debut of Por Fuera in a red jumpsuit was disappointing, to the point of insulting the very notion of quality-price, everything fell into place just after the brand's boss announced... Let the adventure was coming to an end.
An unfortunate discrepancy which still makes one say today Charles Pernat if Ducati had been patient, the 2019 season would have had a completely different appearance... But with "ifs"... There are nevertheless the memories in the absence of regrets. And it is this memory, this taste of unfinished business that brings back the name of Jorge Lorenzo in the plans of Ducati in Grand Prix…
“Jorge Lorenzo left with his tail between his legs”
A perspective that is at first surreal, but which, with time, begins to become more probable. Not only because Ducati drags out the game with Andrea Dovizioso. But also because, deep down, there is a strong desire to Jorge Lorenzo to do it again, because he feels that he did not have the end of his career that he deserves.
A state of mind that his own father confirms Chicho Lorenzo : " Jorge had to leave Honda with his tail between his legs. If he comes back and wins just one race he can retire with a clear conscience and I think there is a lot of truth in his possible comeback "He assures.
Jorge Lorenzo is in contact with Ducati for 2021. Speaking with journalist Manuel Pecino, the father admits that there is something much more concrete than a simple dream. “ At the moment, there is nothing certain with Jorge, they are negotiating, because I know they are negotiating. Everybody does it and there's no smoke without fire ". If the Italian does not extend his contract, Ducati will have to find a replacement. And some leaders would not say no to the return of Jorge Lorenzo. Mostly Gigi Dall'Igna, in excellent relations with the Mallorcan.
boy lorenzo is convinced that his son could recover 100% of his means if he was presented with an interesting project with which to fight for the world title. “ The motivation is very important, the challenge is very important. If he accepts the challenge and decides to do everything he can to train, I think he might come back, because he is very stubborn ". Is this the reason why Ducati drags things out with Dovi. To better encourage him to take the exit door and leave the entry door wide open Jorge Lorenzo ?
