Did you like the release of Suzuki project manager dissatisfied with the irregularity of its pilots in their results? Then you will love the comment from KTM sports chief Pit Bierer about his rider who is still recovering, Pol Espargaro. According to the manager, the latter would not use its full potential and a tune-up not of the bike but of a personal one will be made. This before the arrival of Johann zarco which will finally push him to his limits... But Pit Beirer also sends a message to the double Moto2 World Champion...
In the MotoGP paddock, this year, speech is free. Which leads to epic situations. There was a fight between Lorenzo et Dovizioso at Ducati, Yamaha apologized to his riders for not being able to give them a good bike, Iannone complained to Suzuki about a difference in treatment with his teammate Kidneys and Suzuki warns its riders that they need to be more consistent. We could also add Redding who flaunts his setbacks with the Aprilia before apologizing or even Crutchlow (to come) which asserts that Pedrosa is too small to make a good test pilot…
KTM is now added to this long list which is not exhaustive. Its sports manager declares crash.net : " Johann Zarco will pull us up, but he will also push Pol Espargaró to use his full potential. This is not the case at the moment. Lately he's been doing things that I'm not happy with and we'll have to talk about it together. ».
A clarification which will also concern his accident which could have cost him very dearly: “ In Brno, he let the bike cool down before setting off for a fast lap. However, it is more dangerous to ride a MotoGP at a false pace than during a fast lap. And he paid a heavy price for it ».
« We will never tell a driver to be faster if we feel that he is already at his maximum because he could then overdo it and get injured. But I think Pol can do much better in apprehension and preparation for his races. So I think the arrival of Johann will be beneficial to him ».
But the same Beirer don’t forget your new recruit either… “ we've seen Johann have a little more trouble lately. And it's no secret that this comes at a time when some things are going on between him and his friend as manager Laurent. But things now seem to have cleared up, and I hope he will now return to his best form ».
He finishes : " if you see how Johann prepares and trains, he can be a boost for Pol Espargaró. On the other hand, Pol's talent to ride the bike so crazy in the corners can also help Johann ».
