Lin Jarvis obviously did not believe in this departure from RNF of the Yamaha clan who now finds himself with a workforce reduced to the essential: the official structure. He admits his surprise, specifies that he did not appreciate learning of this departure at the same time as everyone else and announces the color for 2023: two M1s only, which he says he has never seen in all his life. career. He also has a message for Toprak Razgatlioglu: the opportunity to move to MotoGP has passed.
It’s a Lynn Jarvis bitter who commented the departure of RNF from the Yamaha clan, a team that will continue its MotoGP project with Aprilia. Razlan Razali, as boss of the Malaysian-flagged team gave Iwata's brand six victories and a vice-world champion title with Franco Morbidelli in 2020. A beautiful journey, in the colors of Petronas at the time, which however did not bring more recognition than that from the manufacturer and its representative Lin Jarvis.
An atmosphere which undoubtedly played a role in the final decision that Lynn Jarvis comment on Motorsport : " of course, this is not an ideal situation » declared the Englishman who even admitted: “ we have always had satellite teams, as far back as I can remember we have always had more than two bikes on the grid ". He adds : " It's never nice to come to the end of a relationship. But we have until the end of the season, we remain partners of RNF. They have made their decision to move to Aprilia for the future, we respect this decision ».
He ends with this remark: “ I was a little surprised by yesterday's announcement, as it was released while we were in a meeting with RNF to hear the decision, which was a little unusual. We respect the decision and let's move on ».
Lin Jarvis: “ at the moment there is no alternative, but it suits us«
At least he would be offended. He also takes stock of the new situation: “ we will have two bikes on the grid next year. We have always had satellite teams. All other teams in the MotoGP paddock have existing contracts with manufacturers. At the moment there is no alternative, but it suits us ". This is also suitable for fabio quartararo, this confidence from the Frenchman clearly meaning that he will remain a pilot Yamaha .
Certainly, but with whom? Franco Morbidelli has a contract until 2023, but his current anonymous performances make even the person concerned himself doubt the solidity of this agreement… Lin Jarvis reassures him, thus causing collateral damage: “ this news of not having a satellite team, in any case, means that we have no room for Toprak Razgatlioglu. Period. Because we will only have two bikes in the factory team ».
But then, what's the point of doing another MotoGP test in Aragon in June, at the risk of getting injured in the middle of the WSBK championship? Lynn Jarvis yet finds that it still makes sense: “ the significance of this test was his interest in trying MotoGP as well. Secondly, it was a bit of a reward from Yamaha for their championship last year and their continued commitment to Yamaha for the future. SO, I think the biggest target for this test remains the same. Relax, test, enjoy and experience MotoGP, to get a taste of what it could be like if he chose to move in the future ". It remains to be seen whether his formidable manager Kenan Sofuoglu shares the same opinion...
