MotoGP has been through global crises. The previous one before the health one of the coronavirus, had been financial. The year was 2008 and the years that followed saw Kawasaki leave the Grand Prix scene, followed by Suzuki. This time it's a pandemic infecting the matrix and it's more serious. We can therefore fear future consequences. However, Carmelo Ezpeleta, boss of promoter Dorna, has already sworn that he is not at all worried about possible departures among the six manufacturers. However, they will count their money. The proof with…Suzuki.
The season has not yet been able to start, but we are already taking stock of the damage caused by the coronavirus. A progress report which makes it obvious: we will have to make budgetary choices. Davide Brivio, who is the field leader of the project Suzuki in MotoGP recognizes it: “ Suzuki asked us to keep the budget low this year and try to reduce costs. In a way, it's not that difficult, because if we don't travel and run, we also spend less money. »
« But whether this is enough or not is unclear. We are in constant contact with Suzuki management and are trying to estimate what the costs will be this year. I think everyone will have less budget this year and probably next year too », Revealed the team leader.
So, should we be worried? The same Brivio reassures with Vanessa Georgulas on Speedweek. com : « by extending the contracts with Álex Rins and Joan Mir, Suzuki management showed a positive sign in this delicate situation. This makes us look to the future with confidence. Because it means that this company intends to continue in MotoGP », explained the Italian, who will nevertheless have to tighten his belt.
