From the French Grand Prix, we learned that the Petronas team is not very happy with Yamaha's approach to its partnership policy for the 2022 season. A tension which shows that if on the Bugatti track the temperature is cold, behind the scenes, it is rising. Thus, the Iwata firm, to promote its negotiations actually underway with the future Aramco VR46 team, would offer its M1s at an unbeatable price. Like half what Petronas is currently paying. So, obviously, there is unease among Malaysians.
The news was released by the Journal of Sport and it is surprising. Yamaha would offer two M1s to the men of Valentino Rossi in their future adventure in MotoGP at a price half lower than what is currently requested at Petronas. Who is also negotiating for the future with the tuning fork firm. The reason ? The aura of the boss, a VR46 nebula with its training of young pilots and its power of communication as in merchandising, and a window open to the Emirates via theSaudi Arabia. So we only lend to the rich...
Razlan Razali would be furious, so much so that he is not in Sarthe this weekend. He remained in Malaysia with Petronas decision-makers. He spoke with Honda, Ducati and Aprilia. Suzuki is not in the game. And it is undoubtedly a great opportunity, given the atmosphere, that the Hamamatsu firm will miss.
This Yamaha option for the next colors Aramco VR46 had been implied by Franco Morbidelli during his update on the first day in France. He declared that he was certain of having an official motorcycle next year, and was concerned about the slowness of negotiations between Yamaha et Petronas.
Petronas and the enemies within
Valentino Rossi, for his part, declared at the same time: “ we are talking with Yamaha and Ducati, there are pros and cons in both options, we are 50-50. I think we will know everything after Mugello » said Vale. “ I am moderately involved in the negotiations, but I do not decide alone. I've said before that I don't want to work too much, I love being a pilot, working has never really been my passion ».
One way to resolve this sensitive situation: the two current pilots at Petronas are likely to leave the team taking with them the Yamaha to settle in a structure which owes everything to Valentino Rossi...
