The MotoGP transfer market is already in full activity while the sporting season is still in the preliminary stages of its 2018 campaign. Casa Particular in Viñales et Márquez have already sealed their fate for the next two years, while both at Valentino Rossi and at Ducati, we continue to negotiate step by step. Within the Borgo Panigale brand, however, we did some shopping, like bagnaia, taken even before the first hostilities of the year in Moto2. The VR46 Academy student is guaranteed a place at Pramac for the next two years. Which means that one of the two current drivers of this team will have to find another place at the end of this year. One of them comments on this new situation: Danilo Petrucci.
Danilo Petrucci, lately, keeps seeing the doors of the Ducati factory slowly closing in front of him. The manufacturer advises him to start looking elsewhere, assuring him that his priority is to renew the construction contracts. Dovizioso and Lorenzo, Jack Miller fell on him and has been cutting croupiers at him since the start of the 2018 offseason tests, and now a bagnaia is sure to take up residence at Pramac from 2019.
Despite all these signs to the contrary, Petrux keeps a cool head. And first of all, he is happy for his young compatriot! “ I want to say that I am very happy for Pecco. Along with Morbidelli, he is one of the nicest people in the paddock, in addition to being a very good driver » Happy for his compatriot but a little disappointed by his team? Not even ! “ No way. When I signed last year, the terms were clear: there was an option on June 30 regarding an arrival in the official structure. So if I continue with Ducati, it will be within the factory team. Otherwise, I don't know what will happen ».
However, he already knows a little how the rest will turn out… “ I think my cycle with Pramac is over. It's a junior team. I spoke with boss Campinoti and we agree that in 2019 I have to join an official team. So this season is going to be very important for me ».
Danilo Petrucci has also sharpened himself physically to be there. It won't be easy, especially with a Jack Miller he also determined to do well in his legs. “ Ducati is a family that I joined in 2011 by testing production motorcycles. If I don't succeed in being their factory driver, I'll look elsewhere ". And particularly on the side of Aprilia with whom he also has affinities.
