The team Petronas Yamaha SRT will be the newcomer to the MotoGP grid. But it's not just anyone. He represents the interests of a factory Yamaha which has made it its satellite team and within which a state-of-the-art factory M1 will evolve. Unheard of since the involvement of the Iwata firm in Grand Prix. She will be for Franco Morbidelli. And it shows to what extent the coat of arms with three tuning forks wants to erase its delay over the competition to regain its place in the concert of the greats.
A challenge that the former Moto2 World Champion and best beginner among the elite in 2018 perfectly felt. crash.net, he comments: “ It is clear that Yamaha gives us strong support. I was able to see it both in Valencia and in Jerez, during the tests. I feel really good with the people at Yamaha. Working with them is very rewarding, especially during this difficult time for them. ».
He adds : " I feel a very strong desire to get back to the top quickly. Everyone wants to progress and find success ". A motivation which is undoubtedly even stronger for its chief engineer Ramon Forcada, forced to leave his official position alongside Casa Particular in Viñales. He will be at the service of the Italian: “ he is a chief mechanic with a lot of experience, a very good person. I immediately felt good with him. Which is essential. He has great confidence in the pilot. He lets you do your job, and he does his. I really appreciate him for that ».
The one who will have the opportunity to beat up official drivers, starting with his teacher Valentino Rossi : " I really feel this desire to do well. We'll see that as the season goes on. We are part of something completely new and I feel like I am part of a big project. I feel that this energy is spreading throughout the team and also among the guys at Yamaha. I feel these good vibes and this good energy ».
Franco Morbidelli will team up with fabio quartararo, who will have a Yamaha called “Spec.B” for his big debut in MotoGP.
