MotoGP Pol Espargaró KTM: “we must be united otherwise we will not move forward”

Pol Espargaró is spearheading the RC16 project that KTM has implemented in MotoGP. With him injured, the entire Mattighofen firm is handicapped and this is precisely the situation that the Austrians regret on the eve of the Thai Grand Prix. Unfortunate, and it will be a lesson to ponder for the future. But first, we learn lessons from the Johann Zarco case, to whom we were told that we would do without his services until the end of the season. An unprecedented situation, epilogue to a soap opera that was no less so. Pol Espargaró gives his opinion and delivers a message…

Pol Espargaro was at the forefront of experiencing the situation of Johann zarco, pilot hired for two years by KTM. In the end, he didn't even have a season, a premature end which relieves everyone if we are to believe the Spaniard: " I think it was the right decision, both for us and for him, even if I am fully aware of the complexity of the situation ". He adds on motogp.com: “ I wish Johann all the best. He is a fast driver, with a lot of talent. Things haven't gone the way he would have liked this year, but I have no doubt that he will stay on the market, if he continues to work like he has. ».

However, this adventure convinced us of one thing, which his successor must absolutely integrate: “ I think we are all in the same boat, from the test pilot to the satellite pilots, we are all moving forward with a common goal: to improve this prototype. Currently, to be completely honest, we don't have the bike we would have liked to have. Yes, we would have preferred to be better placed. In any case, one thing is certain, the pilot who will come must be willing to work in the same way as the others. »

« We are all super united. Whether it’s the Test team, Dani or me… we are all very involved in this project » insists Pol. “ The driver who will ride alongside me must be ready to work hard, to get up after a fall... Whether it's Mika, if the team ultimately decides to keep him as a starter, or a Moto2! But let one thing be clear: there is no driver number 1 and driver number 2, because we must be united. Otherwise, it's logical, we won't move forward »