Lin Jarvis is the field boss of a Yamaha MotoGP project for which the new concession points in the regulations have been adopted. Honda is also concerned by this approach which the great boss of Ducati considers “ the best marketing campaign » which is for its red colors. The stakes are certainly sporting, but it is also political and strategic, because it gives hope to the Japanese of getting back on track, that the game is therefore still worth the effort. Which removes the specter of a departure...
Lynn Jarvis spoke about the arrival of new concession points in MotoGP for the greatest benefit of its troops Yamaha . If we listen to the way in which these advantages will be exploited within the tuning fork firm, we realize that the essence of this system is not found where we think it is. In an interview with speedweek, the Englishman says thus: “ it's better for the championship and we can prevent Japanese factories from leaving MotoGP in the future. It's much more important in the long run ". However, to the question of whether Yamaha has, or had, inclinations to leave, the same Jarvis answers : " absolutely not ».
On the appearance of the MotoGP field, the general director of Yamaha racing mention : " have eight Ducatis is not unfair. They offered their very powerful machines at a good price. Other factories didn't do it and it worked well for Ducati, which now has eight riders ". As for the effects of concession points, Lynn Jarvis deliver the objective of Yamaha , which is not yet Ducati but … " If Yamaha and Honda benefit from these concessions, things will of course become more difficult for KTM and Aprilia. I understand that this annoys them, but we must not forget that Yamaha and Honda have also agreed in the past that there should be "concessions" for new manufacturers ».
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Lin Jarvis: “ if Fabio Quartararo notices that he is faster with a different engine and a slightly different driving style, he will certainly quickly be convinced »
Certainly, but it's not all that we now have a theoretical opportunity. We still need to grasp it in practice. And we realize that Yamaha will not have the capacity to exploit all the advantages acquired…” They are unfortunately very important to us » he explains before going into detail: “ there is no point if these six “wild cards” are not part of our development program. But we will certainly do more than this year, because just one is far too few. I'm convinced we'll do at least three, maybe more ».
« We have extended the contract with Cal Crutchlow for two more years » said the Englishman. “ We will also organize more tests in Europe. If we want to take another step forward, we need more testing options. Next year we will only have two drivers. The tests will help us, it will give us more freedom. We may use more engines and also change specifications during the season ».
And then there is always this debate on the meaning to be given to the development of the M1: “ Luca Marmorini has great confidence in the inline four-cylinder. In Qatar, we even saw Fabio pass other drivers on the straight – and a top speed of 353 km/h with an M1, you don't see that often! We are lacking acceleration at the moment. When the track offers less grip, the competitors accelerate much better out of corners than us. You have to work on this and Cal will. He thinks we don't need as much low-end power ».
It will be recalled on this sensitive subject that Cal Crutchlow said in Japan that what the M1 lacks is not power, but simply how that power can be used. fabio quartararo has a different opinion. So, who should you listen to? Lynn Jarvis first gave this answer: “ you have to listen to the driver who drives the Grands Prix. The test pilot has a lot of experience and gives his ideas ". However, he adds: “ but if Fabio notices that he is faster with a different engine and a slightly different riding style, he will certainly quickly be convinced ". We must therefore convince the French before listening to him.
