Among the procedures for safeguarding the Grand Prix paddock, decided between all stakeholders, there was certainly a flat-rate distribution of euros to the teams entered, proportional to their volume and their preferred category. But there was also the decision to technically freeze the engines and aerodynamic studies. A pragmatic approach for budgets that will see drastic reductions. On the Japanese side, we like to emphasize that this is a gesture granted to the Europeans. Real solidarity between manufacturers…
Le coronavirus is elevated to the rank of pandemic and in fact, it is bringing the world to its knees. However, it is clear that it is theEurope who is currently paying the heaviest price. In terms of victims, but also from an economic and social point of view due to confinement which seems like an expedient worse than evil. Times are difficult in general so that sport in particular is no longer a top topic. However, we must preserve the future.
Shinichi Sahara, the team's Project Manager Suzuki team in MotoGP takes stock of the situation: “ the time is that of combat, even if we are not on the track. We must show solidarity, patience, and overcome this ordeal together. » A strategy which was concretely materialized by the technical freeze in MotoGP: “ it is a gesture towards European manufacturers who are the most affected by this situation. In fact, we are in the same boat in terms of developments, the level will be equal between us. For example, we have some ideas but we can't work on them at the moment. »
Because in Japan, the work continues. Nevertheless Sahara is cautious about the sequence of events: “ it seems that things are going better in Japan than in other countries » he specifies on Motoracing. " In Hamamatsu, where our headquarters is based, there are fortunately few infections. But we must remain very careful. So, the Olympic Games have been postponed and there is also talk of doing the same thing for the MotoGP Grand Prix. Everything has been stopped, and we will have to be sure that we have passed the critical moment. »
The team Suzuki align the pair composed ofAlex Rins and Joan mir who had shown great abilities during the last tests in Qatar. The manufacturer does not have a satellite team to help with its project. A subject which was to be dealt with in 2021, but which will be postponed for the reasons we know, to the great displeasure of Davide Brivio...
