Suzuki left the MotoGP world championship after the Valencia race. For Livio Suppo, this is the second farewell to the paddock, or maybe just one goodbye.
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The last race of the MotoGP season took place in Valencia, and it was also the last for Suzuki. For Livio Suppo, who had signed a three-year contract, it is also a premature end. He saw Ducati win the world title with Pecco Bagnaia, after the brand's only triumph in the riders' standings won by Casey Stoner in 2007, under his leadership...
The era of Japanese manufacturers is over to make way for European manufacturers, with Ducati et Aprilia great protagonists and KTM laying the foundations for a thriving future. Then there is Suzuki which raises the white flag fearing financial problems with a cold and cynical board of directors, with no romance for the racing sector.
Livio Suppo: “ Vale left a void, but he also filled it with Bagnaia from the Academy«
« I'm happy that Ducati is there for the riders' title. They had the potential to do it for five years, but they found a top Marc Marquez standing in their way. Now all the pieces are in the right place »Says Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant at 'La Gazzetta dello Sport'.
During the season MotoGP 2020, Suzuki won the title with Joan Mir, two years later in Valencia, it is time to dissolve a perfectly developed and envied team. And, above all, still capable of imposing itself as demonstrated alex rins in Australia and Valencia.
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant tries to console himself with the success of ducati…” In 2020, the relationship with Andrea Dovizioso wore out, they lost just when Marc Marquez got injured ». Pecco Bagnaia and the Borgo Panigale company have also been able to fill this “made in Italy” void left by Valentino Rossi with his farewells. “ Vale left a void, but he also filled it: Bagnaia comes from the Academy, he is also one of his own », concluded the ex-team manager Suzuki.
