At Ducati where Davide Tardozzi works, we keep saying that there is no need to worry about the renewal of Pecco Bagnaia and the latter gives off an all the more favorable response as he brings in the variable brand love in his equation. However, what should have been signed quickly is still not and in Mandalika, the voice expressed on the file by another executive of the red tunics was only half reassuring. The fact remains that it was said in Borgo Panigale that the matter would be concluded before Qatar. So there are less than three weeks left...
What are we waiting for between bagnaia et Ducati to sign this lease renewal that the parties agree is a formality? We do not know. But as the wait continues, we start by trying to find out. The question was therefore asked to Davide Tardozzi. And this is what he replied: “ Francesco Bagnaia is a driver we want to continue having in the family. We've already discussed some issues, but the truth is we want him and he wants to stay. So we just have to find an agreement ". So there is still much to discuss despite good intentions…
Davide Tardozzi: “ I can say that Honda and Suzuki have taken a big step forward«
During the five-day off-season divided between Sepang et Mandalika, the vice-world champion did not seek the time at all costs. But he promoted his Ducati with brio. The bike is already on par with the previous one and in theory there should be good room for development. Of the eight Desmosedici on the track, 5 are GP22s and you just have to look at the times established by Luca marini to understand that the opus is resolutely competitive. “ Regarding this preseason, we are 80% satisfied »Tardozzi told motogp.com. “ I think our riders showed that our bike was at a good level ».
The Italian adds: “ It is also true, however, that we cannot only look at what is happening inside our box, we must also look at the opponents. I can say that Honda and Suzuki have taken a big step forward ».
