KTM and its official rider Oliveira have been on the rise for two Grands Prix. During the meetings in Mugello and Catalonia, in fact, the duo collected 45 of the 50 points on offer, and all this in the space of two successive weekends. An improvement which puts the Portuguese back on the list of possible titles as long as the series continues. However, he has not yet signed anything for the next few years, unlike his teammate Brad Binder who has formalized a lease going until 2024. Oliveira explains. And reassures.
Miguel Oliveira was one of the disappointments of the start of the season. Reluctantly, since he is a victim of the technique. Here he is back in the foreground, thanks to the rapid reaction from his employer. The factory driver of the Mattighofen brand spoke about his next contract after his resounding victory in Barcelona. A subject to put in the context of a new lease signed by your teammate Brad Binder leading him to wear the Austrian colors until 2024. And for good reason since the Portuguese made it clear that he did not need a long-term deal to feel the confidence of his team…
Things are going very well for Miguel Oliveira Right now. After conquering second place in Mugello, the Portuguese from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team took victory in the last event in Barcelona. In the general classification of the championship, the driver of 26 years went from twentieth to seventh place. But he does not get excited by refusing, for example, to evaluate his new title chances after this comeback.
« I think it's definitely too early for that, we had a really difficult start to the season and I was far behind in the championship. Now the results are improving and it is of course tempting to think about his title chances given the two consecutive podiums and the rapid rise in the rankings », Analyzed the winner 15 resumed in Grand Prix after his triumph at the end of the seventh round of the calendar.
Oliveira: “we must continue to work well and be patient”
« I prefer to focus on the weekend, do my best and score as many points as possible in each race. Then we'll see where we are, but for now the focus is on individual races ", added Olive tree.
The pilot KTM also remains relaxed when mentioned to him the three-year contract, signed by his teammate Brad Binder. " I have a two-year contract and that's good enough for me. I will negotiate by next year, but I think in MotoGP only Brad and Marc Márquez have such a contract ", did he declare.
« Marc is an eight-time world champion and Brad has just finished his first MotoGP season. Apparently, KTM sees great potential in Brad and that's why they took a chance. I have no problem with that. I'm just doing my job and KTM is happy with my performance. I don't need a 3 year contract to know that managers love me and appreciate my work “, clarified Oliveira. He ends on speedweek : " good things take time, you have to continue to work well and be patient ". His trademark.
