Johann Zarco ultimately did not have the season he hoped for in this 2021 MotoGP vintage. The fault lies with a second part of the campaign whose difference with the fireworks of the first is almost a thermal shock. Meanwhile, his young teammate Jorge Martin was having a good time and with the addition of his two drivers, the Pramac team was able to win the title in the independent team rankings at the last meeting in Misano...
A coronation that the Italians had not experienced since 2018. However, given the prospects seen at the start of this season, the boss Paolo Campinoti cannot curb, at the time of assessment, like a taste of unfinished business. He is already looking ahead to 2022, warning that he will want even better: “ we are very happy with how things have gone so far. And of course, we are particularly happy to have managed to win after so many years » begins the Italian.
He insists, of course, on the first victory of his troops: “ we were very close and this year it worked ", declared the Italian, referring to the victory of George Martin at the Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg. Two other times during his rookie season he finished third on the podium, while Johann zarco finished second four times in the first half of the season.
« The team has taken a big step forward compared to a few years ago. We have two very strong drivers, they motivate each other "Says Campinoti. “ It’s good for us to continue with them next year. This means we can continue our journey together and continue to grow together ».
Pramac is ahead of the KTM and Aprilia factories and trails Honda by one point
A perspective that opens up reflection on 2022. Will expectations be even higher because of this year's successes? “ I think so », says the boss of the Pramac team. “ Johann is very experienced as a pilot. Jorge is a beginner and has had a great season. With one more year of experience in MotoGP, I expect him to continue to improve next year. We are therefore very happy about the prospects for the coming season. Both are very strong and there is good harmony in the team who believe this will continue ».
In the current ranking of the World Championship MotoGP, Pramac-Ducati is not only far ahead of the other satellite teams, but also ahead KTM et Aprilia, in fifth place. In front there is Repsol Honda which is only one unit away. With two races to go, the satellite team counts 238 points and is ten points ahead of KTM. The runners-up place among the independents is between LCR Honda and Avintia Ducati, separated by only one point. It is Tech3 KTM which brings up the rear in this hierarchy.
