Announced with the best intentions in the world and as the missing link in the process of evolution of the Yamaha M1, the test structure of the Iwata firm established in Europe then entered the ranks. So, unlike Bradl for Honda, Pirro for Ducati or even Smith for Aprilia, no Grand Prix as a guest is scheduled for the rider Jonas Folger. But to keep his hand and the taste for competition, the German could land in Endurance. But there too, under certain conditions…
Jonas Folger is doing tests, but his shadow work would like to be highlighted in an official competition, which is the best possible test. However, that won't happen this season with the M1. However, the driver could still confront his counterparts during an official meeting. With an R1.
At least that is the idea that is gaining ground with YART, whose pilots are Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Niccolò Canepa. A trio assured of their place, but, in September, for the Bol d'Or, the first city could be forced to go to Asia. It would therefore be a question of replacing it with Folger…Who would discover a new world and, above all, night racing…
A project that was presented to the boss Lin Jarvis who responded: “ it depends on the moment ", declared the director of Yamaha Motorsport, Motorsport-Magazine.com . " If it doesn't interfere with his work it's no problem for us, racing is only good for Jonas, but we don't want him on Bridgestone tires right before a test for us ". According to Jarvis, adaptation for Folger would then be too important during his return to MotoGP equipped with Michelin tires. The Bol d'Or will take place on the Aragon GP weekend, September 20-22. “ This should work Says Jarvis. To be continued…
