Hervé Poncharal will undoubtedly not be unhappy to see the end of a 2021 MotoGP exercise within two weeks which will have left his troops in last place in the team classification. The outpourings of last year with Miguel Oliveira's two victories are far away but will nevertheless be on the mind of the French boss this weekend who returns, a year later, to the Portimao route, but without Miguel Oliveira. A relief to finish this year, all the greater as the next campaign will be with the two riders who currently dominate Moto2 without sharing…
In this regard, we will have to hope that between this duel duo, everything ends well, even if there will inevitably be a big disappointment. 19 points separate the two men who, for the moment, play cordial understanding and mutual respect under the same roof. A situation thatHervé Poncharal know well : " I don't want to be in Ajo's place, because I already experienced it when we arrived at Phillip Island and there were only a few points between Nakano and Jacque », comments the tricolor boss on speedweek remembering the grand finale of the 250 championship with the Yamahas. “ I think Remy and Raul deserve this year's Moto2 title » he adds, remaining neutral, but having this satisfaction whatever happens: “ we know we will have the world champion and the vice-champion in our MotoGP team next year! ».
New blood and a new breath which are like a rejuvenation for the man of Tech3 : " we can feel and see what will be presented to us next year », enthuses Hervé Poncharal. " I know Rémy, we worked together in our Moto2 team for two years. Like everyone else, I've been following Raul since he came to the World Championship and I think we have two incredible talents and two really nice guys ».
Hervé Poncharal: “ I think we're going to make it difficult for everyone«
And then he had a taste since the two drivers discovered the RC16 in September during the second day of testing at Misano. On this occasion, they immediately made a very good impression: “ we had the chance to see them both at MotoGP in Misano, and after a few laps they were riding at an interesting pace, their comments were great. We are looking forward to the Jerez test and looking forward to an exciting 2022 season. I think we're going to make it difficult for everyone ».
That being said, we have to finish 2021. There are two races left and Hervé Poncharal wants everything to end well, as much for Danilo Petrucci only for Iker Lecuona : " It's been a tough year so far, but there are still things we can enjoy and I'm really happy that our two drivers have prospects : Danilo begins a new chapter in his career at next year's Dakar Rally on an official KTM. It was his dream and I want to thank Stefan Pierer for giving him this chance. At Iker we know that next season he will have an interesting position, his career will develop and he will be able to grow. He is only 21 years old and a real talent ". WhatHervé Poncharal highlighted by bringing him to his MotoGP box.
