The news concerning the transfers of riders in MotoGP continues to multiply under the impetus of a Jorge Lorenzo who took great pleasure in shaking things up. Giving discharge to the boss of Ducati regarding his departure, he caused the misfortune of Dani Pedrosa to whom he takes the place within the HRC to be the teammate of Marc Márquez. Meanwhile, Danilo Petrucci takes the measurements of his future red suit which will be that of Dovizioso's teammate. End of series ? No, 2019 and 2020 are not enough, now we're talking about 2021... And Formula 1!
The MotoGP planet never stops spinning and when it meets that of Formula 1 which is always in turmoil, it inevitably creates sparks... Marc Márquez, under the aegis of Red Bull, was therefore entitled to its baptism in Formula 1, in Austria, and under the eyes of the managers of the eponymous team and the boss of the drink that gives wings. A whim satisfied? Not only…
Testing in a Formula 1 car, Valentino Rossi et Jorge Lorenzo have already done it. On the other hand, considering and succeeding in a career in the premier category of motorsport coming from the Motorcycle Pantheon, alone John Surtees can boast of such a feat. The Doctor thought about it with a beautiful red Ferrari. But he didn't take the plunge. And Marc Márquez ? Red Bull says yes and even sets up its career plan!
MM93 tests completed, Helmut Marko let himself go into confidence. It will be recalled that the man is one of the managers of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team, where he is responsible for the young driver sector. He declares : " with the help of Honda, we were able to organize these tests. We would have a good team for Marc Márquez, which would be the same one that currently works with Verstappen. Obviously we think about it. If one day he wants to change championships, there would be an opportunity ».
And the idea begins to take its course… “ 2021 would probably be the right time. He would then have won 9 or 10 titles. I was lucky enough to cross paths with people like Hailwood and Surtees. The biggest difference between Formula 1 and MotoGP is speed and braking. But with Mark Webber as coach, Marc is in good hands. Márquez slowed down too early in the simulator, but he has already made progress ».
With these words, MM93 clarified: “ I am honored by these compliments, but if I arrived in Formula 1 now, I would have a lot to learn. But you never know what the future holds »...
