Until the last Italian Grand Prix, the games were open for the teammate place ofAndrea Dovizioso within the official Ducati team. Borgo Panigale decision-makers gave themselves until the end of June to decide between Danilo Petrucci, currently in office, and Jack Miller suitor in a red jumpsuit. Then there was the victory of Petrux at Mugello who had already won over his bosses in a controlled duel against his leader at Le Mans…
Very positive points scored by the Italian while the Australian fell in particular in Tuscany. Until then, the latter had proclaimed to anyone who would listen that he was aiming for a place in a factory team. But since last weekend, he has come to his senses: “ I have a lot to do with Pramac Ducati », declared the 24-year-old pilot now. “ We will see what decisions Ducati will make in the near future, because Francesco Bagnaia also has the contractual guarantee of a factory machine for 2020. So now we have to wait and see what happens ».
Because the concern will be to equip the satellite team with two 2020 machines. Furthermore, the manager ofAlex Marquez is in contact with the Pramac team and in this case, whose brother you know would be promised to a GP19. A more comfortable logistical and financial situation both for Ducati and for its satellite team…
Suddenly, one can wonder if Miller is in a strong position in the upcoming negotiations… “ I don't think too much about it » declares the Australian on Speedweek. “ I concentrate on my work and I want to do better in Barcelona than in the first six races ". We will therefore have to put our heads on the handlebars while still paying attention to Dovizioso...
