Hervé Poncharal is already rubbing his hands. In 2020, it is a shock duo who are promised in his Tech3 team now dedicated to the KTM cause. The two riders who made sparks in Moto2 in 2018 at Ajo KTM will be at home in 2020. Well, normally…
Hervé Poncharal can look forward to the next campaign with at least as much interest as the current one. Because the RC16 will have evolved. But also because its duo of drivers will be interesting to follow. Bleeding youngsters with a promising beginner and already World Champion, Moto3 category. It is Brad Binder. But the French boss knows that if this name will indeed be registered in his box, that of Miguel Oliveira could well fade away.
However, Hervé Poncharahe assures that he had all the assurances from the pundits of KTM that the Portuguese would remain under his awning Tech3. However, in Grand Prix, the truth of the day can turn out to be different the next day. Given his experience in the field, the tricolor knows this only too well… “ I'm very excited and very proud because I think we will have an incredible lineup with Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder." said to crash.net, Herve Poncharal, Director of Tech3.
« Of course, I know Miguel pretty well, and I've never worked with Brad Binder, but I have a lot of respect for him. He is a very nice guy and, above all, an incredible driver. The race he did in Austria was a work of art. Because his bike was clearly not the best and he managed to lead from lap 1 to the checkered flag. He was consistent for lap after lap and didn't crack despite probably having the most pressure of anyone on the grid. He is a hero to me » assures Hervé.
« Miguel and Brad were already teammates in the past, they love and respect each other, but I think there will also be a lot of competition because no one wants to be behind their teammate ". Then he adds: “ I’m so happy with our 2020 line up, but as soon as it was done… bam! Zarco's announcement! »
An announcement that can have collateral consequences… “ Miguel is improving, he is already the second best KTM. Its journey is marked out over two years: the first year to understand and learn, and the second year to be effective. So you can imagine that was the first question I asked in Austria, where Miguel had a great race to finish eighth. »
Hervé Poncharal explain : " Mr. Pierer, Mr. Trunkenpolz and Mr. Beirer were all in my garage cheering, celebrating and congratulating Miguel and his team. I told them, “I need Miguel to stay here!” »And they told me they had no intention of moving it. Because everyone asks me this, I asked again in writing and got the same answer in writing: "we have no plans to move Miguel from your team." That's all I can tell you. But… it’s August! Still a lot of things can change! »
« So, although I would like to keep both my riders, I am a KTM guy, so if ever… we have to see and discuss. But I'll try to keep my two guys " finished Hervé.
