Official MotoGP legend, former double World Champion in the late 125 and 250, Loris Capirossi is now an authority within Dorna. Literally and figuratively, since he is in charge of the race. On the Radio24 media, he gave his opinion on the ongoing duel between Marc Márquez and Maverick Viñales for winning the MotoGP title this year. If the man we called Capirex is delighted with this situation for the show, he also reminds us that not everything will be allowed on the track.
A warning, a principle of well-felt oratorical precaution addressed to the two young Spaniards who have known each other since almost birth. Loris Capirossi indeed recalls: “ there is a great rivalry between Marc Márquez and Maverick Viñales because it is a story that started in their childhood. At that time it seemed that Viñales was stronger than Márquez ».
« We're talking about incredible talent. Márquez has nothing to prove as he has already won three MotoGP titles. On the other hand, Viñales is the contender and he is a serious candidate for the title. This rivalry is good, but it must also be consistent on the track ».
A precision which does not lack salt on the part of a Loris Capirossi who perhaps forgot the way he deprived his rival and teammate at Aprilia of the title, who was the Japanese Harada...