Joan Mir will therefore be the reigning World Champion in 2021, which means that he will be the preferred target of all his colleagues in MotoGP. In assessing the adversity in this vigil of weapons of the season, the Suzuki official notably cited a pilot, who plays in a satellite team. This is Franco Morbidelli: “ the one who works a lot and who I really like as a driver is Morbidelli » said the Mallorcan about the Italian who will have a teammate of choice this year in the person of Valentino Rossi. And listening to academician VR46, it seems that Joan Mir is right to keep an eye on him…
We must convince ourselves of this, Franco Morbidelli changed. He is no longer the one who started in MotoGP by fumbling on the Marc VDS Racing Honda and even less the one that broke on the new wave fabio quartararo the next year. He is now the 2020 world vice-champion with three victories and renewed momentum.
A momentum that he intends to keep in 2021, even accelerating it. In an interview on motogp.com, he explains his metamorphosis thus: “ 2020 was a great year. I expected to progress overall, but not as much » he explains. “ I missed the championship by nothing. I did not expect that. I'm a little disappointed because I was so close to getting there, but ultimately, I'm more happy about what I accomplished than sad about what I missed out on ».
He adds : " we have progressed in many areas. My physical fitness, my concentration, my whole professional approach with highlighting the really important things. I want to keep this focus and this approach and increase it even more this season. I know I'm a satellite rider and would have the same bike as in 2020. But maybe things will change. I do not knows ”.
Morbidelli: “MotoGP is a jungle populated by angry animals”
On his new teammate, who is none other than Valentino Rossi, he comments: “ I can learn from him and on many levels. With Vale, you don't realize you've learned something until you absorb it. It just educates you with examples rather than explanations. He knows so much about this sport. He can give me so much ».
He finishes : " This season, I'm going to go race by race and see how things evolve in the championship. I want to start with the idea that I can win it. Because last year I was almost there. But MotoGP is a jungle full of angry animals so it will be a tough battle ».
