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Since leaving his important position within the HRC, Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant has free time. He devoted part of it to the media InSella.it where he remembered his work with Stoner, Márquez or Pedrosa. But he also insists on the fact that MotoGP is the best mechanical sport of the moment which leaves pride of place to the driver. Unlike others where manufacturers are less dependent on the one who challenges the clock on the track...

Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant is no longer Honda's man in the Grand Prix paddock and his predatory smile has been replaced by the cold and penetrating gaze of a Alberto puig. The Italian has learned a lot from working with the elite and if the adage says that you learn from your elders, suppo admits that spending time with gifted cadets is also beneficial: “ Marc Márquez is special. His first quality is his character. He is always positive, he is always in action. If he complains, it only lasts a few minutes because he is systematically positive ».

« He could be my son, but he taught me a lot by being like that and it is thanks to this meeting that I remain so positive ". He also rubbed shoulders with Stoner et Pedrosa. But on these, he is less verbose: “ the more talent they have, the more power they have. And the more difficult it is to work with them. Marc and Dani have strong characters, but despite the immensity of their respective talents, they are very close to each other ". A complicity to be taken into account when the position of crew member Márquez is not yet allocated for the next years…

On this, he recalls the importance of the pilot in motorcycle competition: “ In MotoGP, the manufacturers depend a lot on the best riders, because it is the riders who make the difference. If you have one who is very strong, you must guarantee his happiness so that he stays on your team. Without a great driver you cannot achieve the best results ».

He finishes : " the rider is responsible for at least 70% of the motorcycle's performance. It's exactly the opposite of Formula 1 ". We will recall that not long ago, Cal Crutchlow called MotoGP the best spectacle in the world of motorsport.

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