Michele Pirro has been Ducati's shadow worker for several years. A shadow whose opacity was all the deeper as it also evolved into that of a Casey Stoner always put in the foreground. What to annoy? Maybe. Because since the end of the story was declared between the Australian pilot and the Borgo Panigale firm, tongues have been loosening. With this question: what was really Casey Stoner's contribution to the Ducati adventure when he was in office?
Casey Stoner is a natural talent, a phenomenon with two world titles with two different manufacturers. But who first chose to live with his family before distilling his talent in a homeopathic dose to his employers. On his work developing the Desmosedici, the one who never spares his effort in this mission speaks frankly: " Casey Stoner came out for a few laps. He may have completed forty laps at Sepang, it is difficult to define his contribution. For my part, I learned something, but as for the real work, someone else did it "
Meaning that the real work was done by Pirro. The Italian who finished just off the podium at the Valencia Grand Prix which closed the 2018 season explains: “ being among Italians is also a little easier. Danilo now has the chance to work with the factory team. A new adventure begins for him but he continues a process started years ago. With Andrea we also see each other doing motocross together. We must stay united to try to defeat bitter adversaries. We must put pressure on Made in Italy ».
Words that must be remembered Jack Miller and which will undoubtedly be sweet to the ears of Francesco Bagnaia...
