Livio Suppo left the paddock in 2017, leaving his place at Repsol Honda to an Alberto Puig with a very different character. The latter will not only ensure succession, but will leave his mark on his time in this team from a 2021 season which will put a certain Pol Espargaro alongside Marc Marquez in place of his brother. The Italian returns to the now eight-time World Champion, but also to his compatriot Valentino Rossi, of whom he has no doubts about his still intact abilities... But not for a tenth title.
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant is delighted with a paddock which will finally be able to resume its activities after having gone through a Coronavirus crisis which nevertheless still remains threatening. An episode that will leave its mark: “ this inactivity will certainly have effects. In addition, the situation will weigh on the drivers who have not yet renewed for the next two years and on Valentino Rossi himself, who has not yet decided what to do with his future ».
More Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant wants to be reassuring regarding the Doctor: “ I have known him since 1996, we made our debut in the World Championship he said in an interview with “Motosprint”. I have a lot of respect for him, even if the media, especially in 2015, considered me a kind of anti-Rossi. Anyone in my position wanted to work with him back then. If you don’t appreciate what Valentino has done and continues to do, you’re just crazy.”
“Marquez is kind and spontaneous”
This is why Livio believes that the time to leave the paddock has not yet come for Valentino. “Today, Vale is in the top five. I think we have to forget that he can win the tenth world championship title. I don't objectively think he can win a title again ».
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant worked alongside two of the sport's greatest legends: Casey Stoner et Marc Marquez : " I remember when we signed the first contract in 2011 with Marc, I told him that I appreciated the fact that he was so nice and spontaneous, but that would probably change with time, money and success . When I left MotoGP, he, who had already won four titles in five years, had not changed at all. It is appreciable that a pilot who becomes rich and famous in a few years keeps his feet on the ground. ". And a cool head?
