Are we on the eve of a total change in rider policy at Ducati? We don't know yet, but the speeches evolve over the hours and, above all, since the name of Jorge Lorenzo constantly comes up in the conversation. It was launched by Lin Jarvis from Yamaha and it arrived at Ducati who, since then, have said neither for nor against the Mallorcan, quite the contrary. Paolo Ciabatti, sporting director of the Red House, who yesterday said he was still certain of the signing of an Andrea Dovizioso who would thus renew his lease, now affirms that we must give time to time, while quoting Jorge Lorenzo in the landscape…
The last three years, Ducati with Dovizioso were the vice-world champions of Marc Marquez. Given the value of this adversity, there is nothing to be ashamed of these achievements. But the repetition of these second places perhaps also reveals the limit of the Italian couple who must renew themselves to find the key to success in the face of the phenomenon of Cervera on the Honda.
So, why not start with a clean sheet for the reds? With his former pilot Jorge Lorenzo, who would not have given up anything? A state of mind betrayed by Lynn Jarvis who no longer considers him as a simple test pilot by admitting that he had detected in the Majorcan the ulterior motive of using a Yamaha that he knows well to get back into the swing of things. A scenario that was initially surprising, but which no longer seems so improbable since this last intervention by Paolo ciabatti on Sky Sports.
“We are making assessments, we are in talks”
The man of Ducati, who until then swore that the renewal ofAndrea Dovizioso in his ranks was only a matter of time, is now being more cautious... By no longer completely ruling out the case Jorge Lorenzo ! " We know Lorenzo wanted to come back as a wildcard, but this year that won't be possible. It is certain that he wants to start running again, Lin Jarvis said that if he wanted to return, there would be two manufacturers with free places, Ducati and Aprilia ».
« We are doing evaluations, we are in talks with Andrea Dovizioso to try to resolve the 2020 salary issue. Because as we know, the situation is quite heavy for all teams, also because many sponsorships have stopped or been reduced. The most logical thing would be to wait a few races to have a clearer vision and then make the best decision ».
Still, if it's a question of salary, can we imagine a Jorge Lorenzo back on the track less well paid thanAndrea Dovizioso retired? What seems certain is that the blockage between Ducati and DesmoDovi is now activated. The only driver who currently has a contract for 2021 in the Borgo Panigale clan is Jack Miller...
