Danilo Petrucci confirmed it, there was indeed contact with Suzuki via Livio Suppo to do the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano. But the Italian is under Ducati contract for a MotoAmerica project which is close to the heart of the brand which is working on its establishment in the United States. So, we had to discuss, and the meeting took place. With this answer...
It is GP One who revealed perspective and it is on the same site that Danilo Petrucci delivered his epilogue. It reads as follows: “ what you wrote is true, I was contacted to replace Mir, but ultimately the negotiation was unsuccessful. I talked to Ducati, I thought about it all night, but my priority remains MotoAmerica, where there are two races left and we need to be ready for both events ". Two deadlines where he does not appear as the favorite… “ We are trying to finish the season in the best way possible, even if facing Gagné, we are in some ways helpless. He has a very competitive package and we are called upon to close the gap ».
Petrux therefore concludes with a touch of regret: “ I will most likely be there in Misano, but not on the Suzuki. I'm a little sorry, I can't deny it. It would have been nice to go back to race with so many fans in the stands and then with a MotoGP, because the riders would like to try all the MotoGP bikes. Ultimately, however, this is not possible, therefore it will be an opportunity to see all the people in the paddock with whom I have shared so many good times ».
Ducati said no to Danilo Petrucci who does not yet have a prospect for 2023
From there, we move on to bitterness, because if Petrucci your disposal Ducati, the brand does not hear its driver about his ambition to do WSBK in 2023. The factory, in the category, is closing its doors to him, and in this regard, he will not be at the Portimao meeting that he hoped to make a wild card: “ I don't deny that I would like to race in WSBK in the official team, but at the moment there is nothing concrete and defined. What I can say is that Ducati would like to see me in SBK with the factory Panigale V4, but I don't know if it's the same for Aruba. We'll see… ».
But the trend is bad, the proof: “ I will not do the wildcard at Portimao. It would have been interesting to be able to participate in this event, with the aim of confronting the World Championship riders, as well as getting to know the bike better, but the operation was not successful ».
He finishes : " I don't yet know what I will do in 2023, because the situation is evolving and there is no confirmation. I haven't defined anything yet even with the Warhorse team, although I could seriously consider a second year here in the United States ».
