It's a little surprise that comes to us from the KTM family and more precisely from Miguel Oliveira's official box. Indeed, because his appointed chief mechanic cannot produce a negative PCR test, the Portuguese is deprived of his essential technical confidence. But in the vicinity of Tech3 there is still a retired Guy Coulon who officiated in these functions with the now triple winner in MotoGP, two of whose achievements were celebrated with the Frenchman at Tech3. The opportunity made the thief and here they are united under the banner of the Mattighofen factory...
The KTM rider Miguel Oliveira will have to do without his usual team leader next weekend MotoGP in Misano. Paul Trevathan was unable to travel to Misano due to an unsatisfactory PCR test. His team provided his pilot with a trustworthy replacement in the person of Guy Coulon : " Paul is not there. He tested positive after his return trip from the United States ", Explain Olive tree regarding the absence of his team leader: “ He has no symptoms and he and his family are doing well. But he's always positive ».
Miguel Oliveira: “ he was happy to help us«
« You need a negative PCR test result to enter the paddock. That's why it was impossible for him to be here. He is always in contact with us via the Internet and we will try to exchange as much information as possible » adds the Portuguese.
Replacement is therefore ensured by Guy Coulon. In 2020, he celebrated the Portuguese's first two MotoGP victories with Olive tree as team leader at the time at Tech-3-KTM. After that, coulon decided to take it easy and oliveira moved to the factory team. The reunion is apparently appreciated: “ he was happy to help us Reveals Olive tree. " It was the best option we could have as a plan B.". The teammate of Brad Binder hopes for a successful cooperation, as he has not finished a race in the top 10 since Assen. At the first Misano race in September he finished in fourteenth position.
